Airworthiness directives › 2005-03-09
AD 2005-03-09 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-360C, SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 Helicopters
Models named: EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-360C, SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-360C, SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters, certificated in any category.
Compliance
Required as indicated in the following table, unless accomplished previously. For a main gearbox (MGB) that has: Inspect: (1) Less than 250 hours time-in-service (TIS) since new or last overhaul On or before the MGB reaches 265 hours TIS and then at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. (2) 250 or more hours TIS since new or last overhaul Within 15 hours TIS and then at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. To detect a crack in the web of the planet gear carrier, which could lead to a main gearbox (MGB) seizure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Either borescope inspect the web of the MGB planet gear carrier for a crack in accordance with the Operational Procedure, paragraph 2.B.1., of Eurocopter Alert Telex No. 05.00.48, 05.33, 05.26, and 05A007, dated December 16, 2004 (Alert Telex) or visually inspect the MGB planet gear carrier in accordance with the Operational Procedure, paragraph 2.B.3., of the Alert Telex. (b) If a crack is found in the planet gear carrier, replace the MGB with an airworthy MGB before further flight. (c) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Contact the Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, for information about previously approved alternative methods of compliance. (d) The inspections shall be done in accordance with Eurocopter Alert Telex No. 05.00.48, 05.33, 05.26, and 05A007, dated December 16, 2004. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053-4005, telephone (972) 641-3460, fax (972) 641-3527. Copies may be inspected at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. (e) This amendment becomes effective on March 1, 2005. Note: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction Generale de L'Aviation Civile (France) AD No. UF-2004-194, effective December 17, 2004. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 1, 2005. David A. Downey, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-2585 Filed 2-11-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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