AD 78-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA.316C Alouette III | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Models SA 316C and 319 Alouette III Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA.319B Alouette III | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Models SA 316C and 319 Alouette III Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible loss of helicopter control due to cracks in left-hand and right-hand upper flight control bellcrack support attachment fittings, P/Ns 319A.84.10.118 and 319A.84.10.119.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fittings within 50 hours time in service after the effective date, then every 50 hours. Replace cracked parts with new fittings P/N 319A.84.10.120 or 121 before further flight. Discontinue inspections after installing new fittings.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service since the previous inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA 316C and 319 Alouette III helicopters not incorporating SNIAS Modification AMS 07.2109 (covered in Service Bulletin No. 65.108).
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Federal Register Abstract
Helicopter Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Models SA 316C and 319...Show more Subject: Helicopter Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/04/1978 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA.316C Alouette III | SA.319B Alouette III Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3337 AD NUMBER: 78-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Models SA 316C and 319 Alouette III Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 4, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-23-03 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS): Amendment 39-3337. Applies to Model SA 316C and 319 Alouette III helicopters, certificated in all categories, that do not incorporate SNIAS Modification AMS 07.2109 (covered in Service Bulletin No. 65.108). Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent a possible loss of helicopter control, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service since the previous inspection, inspect the left-hand and right-hand upper flight control bellcrack support attachment fittings, P/Ns 319A.84.10.118 and 319A.84.10.119, in accordance with Alouette SA316C and 319 Service Bulletin No. 05.57, dated September 29, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent (hereinafter referred to as Service Bulletin). (b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the affected part with a new fitting, P/N 319A.84.10.120 or 319A.84.10.121, as appropriate, in accordance with the Service Bulletin before further flight, except that the helicopter may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the work can be performed. (c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued upon the installation of new fittings, P/Ns 319A.84.10.120 and 319A.84.10.121, in accordance with the Service Bulletin. This amendment becomes effective December 4, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Models SA 316C and 319...Show more Subject: Helicopter Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/04/1978 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA.316C Alouette III | SA.319B 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: 78-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3337 AD NUMBER: 78-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Models SA 316C and 319 Alouette III Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 4, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-23-03 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS): Amendment 39-3337. Applies to Model SA 316C and 319 Alouette III helicopters, certificated in all categories, that do not incorporate SNIAS Modification AMS 07.2109 (covered in Service Bulletin No. 65.108). Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent a possible loss of helicopter control, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service since the previous inspection, inspect the left-hand and right-hand upper flight control bellcrack support attachment fittings, P/Ns 319A.84.10.118 and 319A.84.10.119, in accordance with Alouette SA316C and 319 Service Bulletin No. 05.57, dated September 29, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent (hereinafter referred to as Service Bulletin). (b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the affected part with a new fitting, P/N 319A.84.10.120 or 319A.84.10.121, as appropriate, in accordance with the Service Bulletin before further flight, except that the helicopter may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the work can be performed. (c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued upon the installation of new fittings, P/Ns 319A.84.10.120 and 319A.84.10.121, in accordance with the Service Bulletin. This amendment becomes effective December 4, 1978. FOOTER:
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