AD 76-02-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters

AD Number
76-02-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
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Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Rotor Drive System

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AD Number:
76-02-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Drive System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/30/1976
Make:
Airbus Helicopters
Model:
SA341G
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Rotorcraft
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-02-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2495

AD NUMBER:   76-02-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 30, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-02-02 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2495. Applies to Model SA341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories, equipped with horizontal transmission shafts P/N's 341A.34.1106.00, .01, .02, or .03, or coupling shafts P/N's 341A.34.1114.00, .01, or .02, or bearing attachment straps P/N 341A.34.1033.00.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible failure of tail rotor drive system components and possible loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, paint an alignment index line on bushings of the horizontal transmission shafts, P/N's 341A.34.1106.00, .01, or .03, and coupling shafts, P/N's 341A.34.1114.00, .01, or .02, to enable detection of relative rotation between bushings and shaft.

(b) Upon the accomplishment of paragraph (a) of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours' time in service since the last inspection, inspect the bushings on both the horizontal transmission shaft and the coupling shaft for relative rotation between the bushings and the shaft, and rectify, as necessary, in accordance with subparagraph 1C(2) or Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.07, as revised June 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours' time in service, since the last inspection, inspect the bearings on the coupling shaft and horizontal transmission shaft for grease leaks, rust run-outs, or seal damage and rectify, as necessary, in accordance with subparagraph 1C(3) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.07, as revised June 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(d) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service since the last inspection for assemblies 341A.34.1106.00, .01, and 341A.34.1114.00, or at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service since the last inspection for assemblies 341A.34.1106.02, .03, and 341A.34.1114.01, .02, inspect bearings and attachment straps, and rectify, as necessary, in accordance with subparagraph 1C(4) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.07, as revised June 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective on January 30, 1976.

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AD Number:
76-02-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Drive System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/30/1976
Make:
Airbus Helicopters
Model:
SA341G
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Rotorcraft
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-02-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2495

AD NUMBER:   76-02-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 30, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-02-02 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2495. Applies to Model SA341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories, equipped with horizontal transmission shafts P/N's 341A.34.1106.00, .01, .02, or .03, or coupling shafts P/N's 341A.34.1114.00, .01, or .02, or bearing attachment straps P/N 341A.34.1033.00.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible failure of tail rotor drive system components and possible loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, paint an alignment index line on bushings of the horizontal transmission shafts, P/N's 341A.34.1106.00, .01, or .03, and coupling shafts, P/N's 341A.34.1114.00, .01, or .02, to enable detection of relative rotation between bushings and shaft.

(b) Upon the accomplishment of paragraph (a) of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours' time in service since the last inspection, inspect the bushings on both the horizontal transmission shaft and the coupling shaft for relative rotation between the bushings and the shaft, and rectify, as necessary, in accordance with subparagraph 1C(2) or Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.07, as revised June 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours' time in service, since the last inspection, inspect the bearings on the coupling shaft and horizontal transmission shaft for grease leaks, rust run-outs, or seal damage and rectify, as necessary, in accordance with subparagraph 1C(3) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.07, as revised June 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(d) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service since the last inspection for assemblies 341A.34.1106.00, .01, and 341A.34.1114.00, or at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service since the last inspection for assemblies 341A.34.1106.02, .03, and 341A.34.1114.01, .02, inspect bearings and attachment straps, and rectify, as necessary, in accordance with subparagraph 1C(4) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.07, as revised June 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective on January 30, 1976.

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