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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Federal Register Abstract
Hydraulic Unit Drive
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters Subject: Hydraulic Unit Drive 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Date: 01/30/1976 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA341G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2496 AD NUMBER: 76-02-03 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: 76-02-03 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2496. Applies to Model SA341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent abnormal wear of main gear box oil pump hydraulic unit drive gear splines, accomplish the following: (a) 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, comply with paragraph (b) of this AD. (b) Inspect the main gear box (MGB) oil pump hydraulic unit drive gear splines in accordance with subparagraphs 1C(1) and 1C(2), and replace the drive gear, oil pump or both, as necessary, or return to service in accordance with the criteria set forth in subparagraph 1C(3), of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.09a, dated March 10, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York, N.Y. 09667. (c) Prior to the accumulation of 600 hours' 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 190 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours' time in service from the last lubrication, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD. (d) Lubricate the splines in accordance with subparagraph 1C(4) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.09a, dated March 10, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York, N.Y. 09667. This amendment becomes effective January 30, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA341G Helicopters Subject: Hydraulic Unit Drive 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: 76-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2496 AD NUMBER: 76-02-03 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: 76-02-03 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2496. Applies to Model SA341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent abnormal wear of main gear box oil pump hydraulic unit drive gear splines, accomplish the following: (a) 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, comply with paragraph (b) of this AD. (b) Inspect the main gear box (MGB) oil pump hydraulic unit drive gear splines in accordance with subparagraphs 1C(1) and 1C(2), and replace the drive gear, oil pump or both, as necessary, or return to service in accordance with the criteria set forth in subparagraph 1C(3), of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.09a, dated March 10, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York, N.Y. 09667. (c) Prior to the accumulation of 600 hours' 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 190 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours' time in service from the last lubrication, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD. (d) Lubricate the splines in accordance with subparagraph 1C(4) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.09a, dated March 10, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York, N.Y. 09667. This amendment becomes effective January 30, 1976. FOOTER:
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