AD Amdt-39-10415

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA341G and SA342J Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10415
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-51-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 13512

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracks at the welds of the tail gearbox support tripod could cause failure of one or more tripod arms, subsequent separation of the tail gearbox, and loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the tail gearbox support tripod for cracks at the welds. Address any cracks found in accordance with the approved repair or replacement procedures.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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