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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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