AD 77-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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