AD 99-07-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330J Helicopters

AD Number
99-07-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-SW-42-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: March 26, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 58))

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SA330J Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330J Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Crack through the thickness of a lower lug of a blade sleeve in the main rotor head sleeve could result in failure of the sleeve, leading to loss of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect each main rotor head sleeve lug for cracks without removing the main rotor blades. If any crack is found, replace the affected sleeve with an airworthy sleeve prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Required within 15 calendar days, unless previously accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time-in-service.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model SA 330J helicopters with main rotor head sleeves part number 330A31.1376.00 through .05 or 30A31.1376.12 through .17 installed, certificated in any category.

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