AD 98-05-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-366G1 Helicopters

AD Number
98-05-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-SW-09-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SA-366G1 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-366G1 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Disbonding of the metal center section of the main rotor head frequency adapter from the elastomer due to lack of adherence during production, which could cause vibrations leading to loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the main rotor head frequency adapter to determine its part number, serial number, and date of manufacture. If the adapter is part number 704A33-640-031 (E1T2624-01A) or 365A31-1858-01 (manufactured before April 1, 1991, with serial number ≤8188), or part number 704A33-640-046 (E1T3023-01) or 365A31-1858-02 (manufactured before April 1, 1991, with serial number ≤3122), remove and discard it, then replace with an airworthy frequency adapter before further flight.

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Compliance Time

within the next 100 hours time-in-service or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless accomplished previously

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model SA-366G1 helicopters, certificated in any category

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