AD 77-22-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA341G | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (S.N.I.A.S.) Models SA341G "Gazelle" Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive corrosion in landing gear members could lead to structural failure of the landing gear.
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Required Actions
Remove the landing gear, inspect for corrosion, replace or turn 180 degrees as necessary, and reinstall in accordance with Service Bulletin No. 01.10 and Repair Manual.
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Compliance Time
within the next 500 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, but not later than January 31, 1978
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Affected Aircraft
Models SA341G 'Gazelle' helicopters equipped with specific landing gear part numbers and modifications: Low-skid P/Ns 341A.41.5200.00 to .04 without Mod. AMS 07.1349/S.371, P/Ns 341A.41.5200.05 to .11 with Mod. AMS 07.1349 but without Mod. AMS 07.1578/S.440; High-skid P/N 341A.41.5300.00 without Mod. AMS 07.1350, P/Ns 341A.41.5300.01 to .11 with Mod. AMS 07.1350 but without Mod. AMS 07.1579.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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