AD 77-14-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (formerly SUD AVIATION) Model Alouette III SE 3160 and SA 316B Helicopters

AD Number
77-14-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SA.316B Alouette III Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (formerly SUD AVIATION) Model Alouette III SE 3160 and SA 316B Helicopters
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SE.3160 Alouette III Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (formerly SUD AVIATION) Model Alouette III SE 3160 and SA 316B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Possible binding of the tail rotor directional control due to the Houdaille type AV4S2 hydraulic damper.

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Required Actions

Replace the Houdaille type AV4S2 hydraulic damper with type AV4S3, or modify the AV4S2 damper by incorporating Houdaille Kit 10.338, or use an equivalent approved by the FAA.

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Compliance Time

within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (formerly SUD AVIATION) Model Alouette III SE 3160 and SA 316B Helicopters, certificated in all categories.

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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Rotor Directional Control

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AD Number:
77-14-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (formerly SUD AVIATION) Model ...Show more
Subject:
Tail Rotor Directional Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/01/1977
Make:
Airbus Helicopters
Model:
SA.316B Alouette III | SE.3160 Alouette III
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 77-14-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2951

AD NUMBER:   77-14-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (formerly SUD AVIATION) Model Alouette III SE 3160 and SA 316B Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 1, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-14-03 SOCIETE NATIONAL INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (formerly SUD AVIATION): Amendment 39-295l. Applies to Alouette III Helicopter Model SE 3160 and SA 316B, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with Alouette Service Bulletin No. 05.38, as revised June 14, 1971.

To prevent possible binding of the tail rotor directional control, either replace the Houdaille type AV4S2 hydraulic damper with type AV4S3, or modify the type AV4S2 hydraulic damper by incorporating Houdaille Kit 10.338, in accordance with subparagraph 1C(2)(b) of Alouette Service Bulletin 05.38 as revised June 14, 1971, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, A.P.O. New York, N.Y. 09667.

This amendment becomes effective August 1, 1977.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (formerly SUD AVIATION) Model ...Show more
Subject:
Tail Rotor Directional Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/01/1977
Make:
Airbus Helicopters
Model:
SA.316B Alouette III | SE.3160 Alouette III
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: 77-14-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2951

AD NUMBER:   77-14-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (formerly SUD AVIATION) Model Alouette III SE 3160 and SA 316B Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 1, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-14-03 SOCIETE NATIONAL INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (formerly SUD AVIATION): Amendment 39-295l. Applies to Alouette III Helicopter Model SE 3160 and SA 316B, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with Alouette Service Bulletin No. 05.38, as revised June 14, 1971.

To prevent possible binding of the tail rotor directional control, either replace the Houdaille type AV4S2 hydraulic damper with type AV4S3, or modify the type AV4S2 hydraulic damper by incorporating Houdaille Kit 10.338, in accordance with subparagraph 1C(2)(b) of Alouette Service Bulletin 05.38 as revised June 14, 1971, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, A.P.O. New York, N.Y. 09667.

This amendment becomes effective August 1, 1977.

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