AD 87-21-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L1 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L2 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of the AC electrical generation system due to insufficient insulation values in the electrical cable bundles connecting each AC generator to its regulating card.
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Required Actions
Inspect the electrical cable bundles connecting each AC generator to its regulating card within the next 50 hours' time in service or 30 days after the effective date. If insulation values are less than 2 megohms, modify the installation per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. 24.10. Modify the aircraft within 400 hours' time in service following inspection or before December 31, 1987, whichever comes first.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours' time in service or the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD for inspection; within 400 hours' time in service following inspection or before December 31, 1987, whichever occurs first, for modification.
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Affected Aircraft
SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L helicopters certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Ac Electrical Generation System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-21-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-21-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L Helicopters Subject: Ac Electrical Generation System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/18/1987 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: AS332C | AS332L | AS332L1 | AS332L2 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: 87-21-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5747 AD NUMBER: 87-21-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 18, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-21-09 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 5747. Applies to all Model AS 332C and L helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of the AC electrical generation system, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service or the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the electrical cable bundles connecting each AC generator to its regulating card in accordance with the instructions given in paragraph BBA of Aerospatiale Telex Service No. 05.12, transmitted by Aerospatiale Telex No. 10084, dated January 16, 1987. (b) The aircraft can be returned to operational service if the insulation values measured are greater than 2 megohms. (c) If the insulation values measured are less than 2 megohms, the installation is to be modified in accordance with the instructions given in Aerospatiale AS 332 Service Bulletin No. 24.10, paragraph 2, "Accomplishment Instructions." (d) Within 400 hours' time in service following the inspection or before December 31, 1987, whichever occurs first, modify the aircraft in accordance with the instructions given in AS 332 Service Bulletin No. 24.10, paragraph 2, "Accomplishment Instructions." (e) An alternate means of compliance which provides an equivalent level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0100. This amendment becomes effective November 12, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-21-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-21-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L Helicopters Subject: Ac Electrical Generation System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/18/1987 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: AS332C | AS332L | AS332L1 | AS332L2 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: 87-21-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5747 AD NUMBER: 87-21-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE Model AS 332C and L Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 18, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-21-09 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 5747. Applies to all Model AS 332C and L helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of the AC electrical generation system, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service or the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the electrical cable bundles connecting each AC generator to its regulating card in accordance with the instructions given in paragraph BBA of Aerospatiale Telex Service No. 05.12, transmitted by Aerospatiale Telex No. 10084, dated January 16, 1987. (b) The aircraft can be returned to operational service if the insulation values measured are greater than 2 megohms. (c) If the insulation values measured are less than 2 megohms, the installation is to be modified in accordance with the instructions given in Aerospatiale AS 332 Service Bulletin No. 24.10, paragraph 2, "Accomplishment Instructions." (d) Within 400 hours' time in service following the inspection or before December 31, 1987, whichever occurs first, modify the aircraft in accordance with the instructions given in AS 332 Service Bulletin No. 24.10, paragraph 2, "Accomplishment Instructions." (e) An alternate means of compliance which provides an equivalent level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0100. This amendment becomes effective November 12, 1987. FOOTER:
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