AD 81-01-52

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J Series Helicopters

AD Number
81-01-52
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 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).

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

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.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

within five (5) hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished since December 22, 1980

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Models SA330F, G, and J series helicopters, certificated in all categories.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Federal Register Abstract

Jettisonable Pilot Door

Applicability Source Text

Show captured applicability text from the source AD
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:

Document Text

Show stored source text (verify against official source)
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:

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.