AD 76-02-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA341G | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of tail rotor drive system components and possible loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Paint alignment index lines on specified shafts' bushings to detect relative rotation. Inspect bushings for relative rotation every 10 hours' time in service. Inspect bearings for grease leaks, rust run-outs, or seal damage every 10 hours' time in service. Inspect bearings and attachment straps at intervals of 50 or 100 hours' time in service based on part numbers.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at specified intervals.
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G helicopters equipped with horizontal transmission shafts P/N 341A.34.1106.00, .01, .02, or .03, coupling shafts P/N 341A.34.1114.00, .01, or .02, or bearing attachment straps P/N 341A.34.1033.00.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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