AD 82-12-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330F | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330G | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks, dents, scores, or fretting corrosion on tail rotor transmission attachment bolts and chamfered washers could result in bolt failure and loss of tail rotor control.
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Required Actions
Remove tail rotor transmission assembly and bolts, inspect bolts for dents, scores, fretting corrosion, or cracks using visual and magnetic particle inspection. Replace affected bolts and install bolts and washers per SA330 Puma Service Bulletin No. 01.34 or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J helicopters certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Rotor Transmission Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-12-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-12-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 82-ASW-9 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Transmission Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/08/1982 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Airbus Helicopters Model: SA330F | SA330G | SA330J Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-12-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 82-ASW-9 AMENDMENT: 39-4397 AD NUMBER: 82-12-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 8, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-12-07 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS): Amendment 39-4397. Applies to all Model SA330 series helicopters certificated in all categories (Airworthiness Docket No. 82-ASW-9). Compliance is required within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To detect damaged or cracked tail rotor transmission attachment bolts and to assure proper matching of the bolts and chamfered washers, accomplish the following: a. Remove the tail rotor transmission assembly and remove the three transmission- to-pylon attachment bolts. b. Inspect the bolts visually for dents under the heads, and for scores or fretting corrosion on the bolt stem or shank. Inspect the bolts for cracks using a magnetic particle or equivalent inspection method. c. Remove from further service bolts having dents under the head or scoring or fretting on the stem or shank, or bolts having a crack. d. Install bolts and washers and tail rotor transmission assembly in accordance with SA330 Puma Service Bulletin No. 01.34, dated October 19, 1981, subparagraph C(4)(b), or FAA approved equivalent. e. Equivalent means of complying with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. Compliance with Puma Service Bulletin No. 01.34, dated October 19, 1981, satisfies this AD. This amendment becomes effective on July 8, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-12-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-12-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 82-ASW-9 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Transmission Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/08/1982 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: 82-12-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 82-ASW-9 AMENDMENT: 39-4397 AD NUMBER: 82-12-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 8, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-12-07 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS): Amendment 39-4397. Applies to all Model SA330 series helicopters certificated in all categories (Airworthiness Docket No. 82-ASW-9). Compliance is required within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To detect damaged or cracked tail rotor transmission attachment bolts and to assure proper matching of the bolts and chamfered washers, accomplish the following: a. Remove the tail rotor transmission assembly and remove the three transmission- to-pylon attachment bolts. b. Inspect the bolts visually for dents under the heads, and for scores or fretting corrosion on the bolt stem or shank. Inspect the bolts for cracks using a magnetic particle or equivalent inspection method. c. Remove from further service bolts having dents under the head or scoring or fretting on the stem or shank, or bolts having a crack. d. Install bolts and washers and tail rotor transmission assembly in accordance with SA330 Puma Service Bulletin No. 01.34, dated October 19, 1981, subparagraph C(4)(b), or FAA approved equivalent. e. Equivalent means of complying with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. Compliance with Puma Service Bulletin No. 01.34, dated October 19, 1981, satisfies this AD. This amendment becomes effective on July 8, 1982. FOOTER:
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