AD Amdt-39-16585

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Airworthiness Directives; EUROCOPTER FRANCE Model SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-16585
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0891
FR Citation
76 FR 13063

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; EUROCOPTER FRANCE Model SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The Loctite bond on the 'tall pilot' stop nut was damaged, most likely due to aging of the adhesive. The nut came loose and could no longer perform its stop function, leading to the separation of the threaded rod of the adjustment system.

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Required Actions

Within 10 hours time-in-service after April 14, 2011, perform a functional test of the pedal unit adjustment system. If any non-conformity is found, modify the system before further flight. If no non-conformity is found, modify the system within 3 months after April 14, 2011. Ensure all modifications follow EUROCOPTER Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 67.18, dated August 3, 2009 (MOD 330A779820.00).

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time-in-service after April 14, 2011, for the functional test. Modifications must be completed within 3 months after April 14, 2011, unless non-conformities are found, in which case modifications must be completed before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

EUROCOPTER FRANCE Model SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J helicopters, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, equipped with pedal position adjustment system modification (MOD 07.10.304).

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