AD 82-25-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330J Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fretting corrosion on the flapping hinge subsequent to loosening of the hinge pin attachment nut, 330A.31.1567.20 or 330A.31.585.20.
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Required Actions
Within 25 flight hours after the effective date, check the torque of the flapping hinge pin nut per Aerospatiale SA330 Service Bulletin No. 05.65 or equivalent. If torque is less than 10 mdaN (74 foot-pounds), adjust torque and inspect at next P2 inspection (300 hours) per the same service bulletin or equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Model SA330J series helicopters certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flapping Hinge Pin Nut
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-25-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-25-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330J Series Helicopters Subject: Flapping Hinge Pin Nut Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/14/1982 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA330J Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-25-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4505 AD NUMBER: 82-25-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330J Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 14, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-25-04 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS): Amendment 39-4505. Applies to Model SA330J series helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent fretting corrosion on the flapping hinge subsequent to loosening of the hinge pin attachment nut, 330A.31.1567.20 or 330A.31.1585.20, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, check the torque of the flapping hinge pin nut in accordance with Aerospatiale SA330 Service Bulletin No. 05.65, paragraph 1C(1)(a) or an equivalent approved by the Manager, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, and thereafter at each P2 inspection (300 hours). (b) If the torque value is less than 10 mdaN (74 foot-pounds), adjust the torque in accordance with Aerospatiale SA330 Service Bulletin No. 05.65, paragraph 1C(1)(c) and accomplish the inspection in accordance with paragraph 1C(2)(a) at the next P2 inspection (300 hours) or an equivalent approved by the Manager, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office. This amendment becomes effective December 14, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-25-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-25-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330J Series Helicopters Subject: Flapping Hinge Pin Nut Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/14/1982 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: 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: 82-25-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4505 AD NUMBER: 82-25-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330J Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 14, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-25-04 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS): Amendment 39-4505. Applies to Model SA330J series helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent fretting corrosion on the flapping hinge subsequent to loosening of the hinge pin attachment nut, 330A.31.1567.20 or 330A.31.1585.20, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, check the torque of the flapping hinge pin nut in accordance with Aerospatiale SA330 Service Bulletin No. 05.65, paragraph 1C(1)(a) or an equivalent approved by the Manager, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, and thereafter at each P2 inspection (300 hours). (b) If the torque value is less than 10 mdaN (74 foot-pounds), adjust the torque in accordance with Aerospatiale SA330 Service Bulletin No. 05.65, paragraph 1C(1)(c) and accomplish the inspection in accordance with paragraph 1C(2)(a) at the next P2 inspection (300 hours) or an equivalent approved by the Manager, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office. This amendment becomes effective December 14, 1982. FOOTER:
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