AD 83-19-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS355E | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model 355 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS355F | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model 355 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the splined flange (P/N 355A34-1062-20) could result in possible loss of tail rotor drive.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date, inspect the splined flange per SNIAS Maintenance Manual Section 65.10.00.602, paragraph 2. Repeat inspections every 100 hours until replaced with new P/N 355A34-1078-20. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
SNIAS Model 355 series helicopters with splined flange P/N 355A34-1062-20 attached to the forward end of the oil cooler fan wheel
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Federal Register Abstract
Splined Flange Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-19-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-19-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model 355 Series Helicopters Subject: Splined Flange Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/14/1983 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: AS355E | AS355F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-19-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4732 AD NUMBER: 83-19-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model 355 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 14, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-19-04 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS): Amendment 39-4732. Applies to all SNIAS Model 355 series helicopters that have splined flange, P/N 355A34-1062-20, attached to the forward end of the oil cooler fan wheel. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible loss of tail rotor drive, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the splined flange (P/N 355A34-1062-20) as prescribed in SNIAS Model 355 Maintenance Manual, Section 65.10.00.602, paragraph 2, or FAA approved equivalent. (b) Repeat the inspection prescribed in paragraph (a) above at intervals not to exceed 100 hours, until the splined flange (P/N 355A34-1062-20) is replaced with a new splined flange (P/N 355A34-1078-20). (c) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76101, or by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, Federal Aviation Administration, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. (d) In accordance with Section 21.197, flight is permitted to a base where the inspections required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective October 14, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-19-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-19-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model 355 Series Helicopters Subject: Splined Flange Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/14/1983 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: AS355E | AS355F 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-19-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4732 AD NUMBER: 83-19-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model 355 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 14, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-19-04 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS): Amendment 39-4732. Applies to all SNIAS Model 355 series helicopters that have splined flange, P/N 355A34-1062-20, attached to the forward end of the oil cooler fan wheel. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible loss of tail rotor drive, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the splined flange (P/N 355A34-1062-20) as prescribed in SNIAS Model 355 Maintenance Manual, Section 65.10.00.602, paragraph 2, or FAA approved equivalent. (b) Repeat the inspection prescribed in paragraph (a) above at intervals not to exceed 100 hours, until the splined flange (P/N 355A34-1062-20) is replaced with a new splined flange (P/N 355A34-1078-20). (c) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76101, or by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, Federal Aviation Administration, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. (d) In accordance with Section 21.197, flight is permitted to a base where the inspections required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective October 14, 1983. FOOTER:
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