AD 76-02-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA341G | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Abnormal wear of main gear box oil pump hydraulic unit drive gear splines
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Required Actions
Inspect the main gear box oil pump hydraulic unit drive gear splines in accordance with Service Bulletin No. 05.09a, replace the drive gear, oil pump or both as necessary, or return to service per the criteria in the service bulletin. Additionally, lubricate the splines as per the same service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 600 hours' total time in service or within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 590 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours' time in service from the last inspection for inspections. For lubrication, compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 600 hours' time in service or within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 190 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours' time in service from the last lubrication.
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G 'Gazelle' helicopters, certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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