AD 80-18-51

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Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 Series Helicopters

AD Number
80-18-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SA330F Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 Series Helicopters
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SA330G Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 Series Helicopters
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SA330J Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Friction between the electrical wires and hydraulic lines could result in leakage of hydraulic fluid and possible fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect the electrical wires and hydraulic lines between fuselage stations 5295 and 5600 for chafing against each other and the airframe. Separate and secure the wires and lines as necessary to prevent chafing. Replace any chafed electrical wires or hydraulic lines before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Prior to further flight, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours time in service.

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Affected Aircraft

SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 series helicopters, certificated in all categories.

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Federal Register Abstract

Hydraulic Fluid An Electrical Wires

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AD Number:
80-18-51
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 Series Helicopters
Subject:
Hydraulic Fluid An Electrical Wires
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/07/1980
Make:
Airbus Helicopters
Model:
SA330F | SA330G | SA330J
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 80-18-51
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4143

AD NUMBER:   80-18-51

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 7, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-18-51 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 4143. Applies to Model SA-330 series helicopters, certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent friction between the electrical wires and hydraulic lines, which could result in leakage of hydraulic fluid and possible fire, accomplish the following:

Prior to further flight, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours time in service, inspect the electrical wires and hydraulic lines between fuselage stations 5295 and 5600 for chafing against each other and the airframe, and separate and secure electrical wires and hydraulic lines as necessary to prevent chafing. Any chafed electrical wires or hydraulic lines must be replaced before further flight. Report defects found to the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. (Reporting approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB No. 04- R0174.)

This amendment becomes effective June 18, 1981, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T80-18-51, issued August 29, 1980, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
80-18-51
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 Series Helicopters
Subject:
Hydraulic Fluid An Electrical Wires
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/07/1980
Make:
Airbus Helicopters
Model:
SA330F | SA330G | SA330J
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: 80-18-51
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4143

AD NUMBER:   80-18-51

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model SA-330 Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 7, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-18-51 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 4143. Applies to Model SA-330 series helicopters, certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent friction between the electrical wires and hydraulic lines, which could result in leakage of hydraulic fluid and possible fire, accomplish the following:

Prior to further flight, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours time in service, inspect the electrical wires and hydraulic lines between fuselage stations 5295 and 5600 for chafing against each other and the airframe, and separate and secure electrical wires and hydraulic lines as necessary to prevent chafing. Any chafed electrical wires or hydraulic lines must be replaced before further flight. Report defects found to the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. (Reporting approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB No. 04- R0174.)

This amendment becomes effective June 18, 1981, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T80-18-51, issued August 29, 1980, which contained this amendment.

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