AD 99-11-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA341G and SA342J

AD Number
99-11-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
99-SW-03-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: May 18, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 95)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SA341G Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA341G and SA342J
aircraft Airbus Helicopters SA342J Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA341G and SA342J

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion affecting the main rotor head pitch-change rod (rod), which could lead to failure of the rod and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Before further flight, visually inspect the external body of each rod for corrosion. If external corrosion is found, inspect the inside of the body for corrosion. Replace rods with external corrosion exceeding repair criteria or any internal corrosion with an airworthy rod. Additionally, inspect inside of each rod within 10 hours time-in-service or 7 calendar days, whichever occurs first, if not previously done.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters, certificated in any category.

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