Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Formerly Aerospatiale, Society Nationale Industrielle, Sud Aviation) Model SA- 365N, SA-365N1, SA-365N2, and SA-366G1 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1998-06-04 · Effective 1998-07-09 · 63 FR 30378
Document
Document number
98-14929
Federal Register citation
63 FR 30378
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
1998-06-04
Effective date
1998-07-09
FAA docket
Docket No. 96-SW-22-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Eurocopter France (Formerly Aerospatiale, Society Nationale Industrielle, Sud Aviation) Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, SA- 365N2, and SA-366G1 helicopters, that requires an inspection of the transmission deck for cracks; repair of any cracked transmission deck; and replacement of the transmission deck support beams (support beams) with redesigned support beams. This amendment is prompted by several reports of cracks in the transmission deck and support beams. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect cracks that reduce the strength of the main gearbox strut attachment and could result in failure of the main gearbox mounting, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.