AD 81-01-52
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330F | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330G | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible in-flight loss of the pilot or copilot doors or the copilot's jettisonable panel (if installed).
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Required Actions
Inspect the jettisonable pilot door using Aerospatiale SA330 work cards 52-10-601 and 52-10-401 or FAA-approved equivalents. Inspect either the jettisonable copilot panel using work cards 52-21-601 and 52-21-401 or the copilot door (if fitted) using work cards 52-10-601 and 52-10-401 or equivalents. Rerig improperly rigged doors and panels before further flight using serviceable parts per reference documents.
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Compliance Time
within five (5) hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished since December 22, 1980
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Affected Aircraft
SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J series helicopters, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Jettisonable Pilot Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-01-52.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-01-52 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J Series Helicopters Subject: Jettisonable Pilot Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/16/1981 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Airbus Helicopters Model: SA330F | SA330G | SA330J Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 81-01-52 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4055 AD NUMBER: 81-01-52 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 16, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-01-52 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 4055. Applies to Models SA330F, G, and J series helicopters, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within five (5) hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished since December 22, 1980. To prevent possible in-flight loss of the pilot or copilot doors or the copilot's jettisonable panel (if installed), accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the jettisonable pilot door in accordance with Aerospatiale SA330 work cards Nos. 52-10-601 and 52-10-401 of the SA330 Maintenance Manual (Document 8582), or an FAA approved equivalent, and (b) Inspect either - (1) The jettisonable copilot panel in accordance with Aerospatiale SA330 work cards Nos. 52-21-601 and 52-21-401 or an FAA-approved equivalent, or (2) The jettisonable copilot door (if fitted per Aerospatiale Modification No. OP-11-611 or OP-11-970) in accordance with Aerospatiale work cards Nos. 52-10-601 and 52- 10-401 of the maintenance manual, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) Rerig improperly rigged doors and panels before further flight. Use serviceable parts in accordance with the respective reference work cards or FAA-approved equivalents. This amendment becomes effective March 16, 1981, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T81-01-52, issued December 31, 1980, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-01-52.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-01-52 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J Series Helicopters Subject: Jettisonable Pilot Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/16/1981 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: 81-01-52 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4055 AD NUMBER: 81-01-52 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 16, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-01-52 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 4055. Applies to Models SA330F, G, and J series helicopters, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within five (5) hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished since December 22, 1980. To prevent possible in-flight loss of the pilot or copilot doors or the copilot's jettisonable panel (if installed), accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the jettisonable pilot door in accordance with Aerospatiale SA330 work cards Nos. 52-10-601 and 52-10-401 of the SA330 Maintenance Manual (Document 8582), or an FAA approved equivalent, and (b) Inspect either - (1) The jettisonable copilot panel in accordance with Aerospatiale SA330 work cards Nos. 52-21-601 and 52-21-401 or an FAA-approved equivalent, or (2) The jettisonable copilot door (if fitted per Aerospatiale Modification No. OP-11-611 or OP-11-970) in accordance with Aerospatiale work cards Nos. 52-10-601 and 52- 10-401 of the maintenance manual, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) Rerig improperly rigged doors and panels before further flight. Use serviceable parts in accordance with the respective reference work cards or FAA-approved equivalents. This amendment becomes effective March 16, 1981, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T81-01-52, issued December 31, 1980, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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