AD Amdt-39-10313

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA- 365N1, and SA-366G1 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10313
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-23-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 6069

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA- 365N1, and SA-366G1 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA- 365N1, and SA-366G1 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the planetary gear shafts of main gearboxes not modified with MOD 077244 may lead to gear shaft failure, transmission failure, and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the main gearbox magnetic plug and oil filter for ferrous chips. Perform vibration measurements if necessary. Replace the main gearbox if specified quantities of ferrous chips are found or abnormal vibrations at a certain frequency are detected.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters not modified with MOD 077244.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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