Airworthiness directives › 98-04-40
AD 98-04-40 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA.315B, SA.316B, SA.316C, SA.319B, and SE.3160 Helicopters
Models named: SA.315B, SA.316B, SA.316C, SA.319B, SE.3160. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model SA.315B, SA.316B, SA.316C, SA.319B, and SE.3160 helicopters, with main rotor blades, part numbers 3160S11- 10000 all dash numbers, 3160S11-30000 all dash numbers, 3160S11- 35000 all dash numbers, 3160S11-40000 all dash numbers, 3160S11- 45000 all dash numbers, 3160S11-50000 all dash numbers, 3160S11- 55000 all dash numbers, installed, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each helicopter identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For helicopters that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must use the authority provided in paragraph (d) to request approval from the FAA. This approval may address either no action, if the current configuration eliminates the unsafe condition, or different actions necessary to address the unsafe condition described in this AD. Such a request should include an assessment of the effect of the changed configuration on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD. In no case does the presence of any modification, alteration, or repair remove any helicopter from the applicability of this AD.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously, for helicopters with main rotor blades (blades) having 400 or more hours time-in-service (TIS). To prevent separation of a blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Within 25 hours TIS, inspect each blade spar for cracks using a dye-penetrant method in accordance with paragraphs CC.1 through CC.4 of the Operational Procedures in Eurocopter France Service Telex No. 00055/0034/98, dated February 3, 1998 (Eurocopter Service Telex: 316/319 No. 01-64 and 315 No. 01-29). (b) Within 25 hours TIS, visually inspect the upper and lower surfaces of each blade cuff for cracks, especially around the attachment pins, using a 10-power or higher magnifying glass. (c) If a crack is found in a blade spar or cuff, remove the blade and replace it with an airworthy blade prior to further flight. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Staff, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Staff. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Rotorcraft Standards Staff. (e) Special flight permits will not be issued. (f) The inspection shall be done in accordance with paragraphs CC.1 through CC.4 of the Operational Procedures in Eurocopter France Service Telex No. 00055/0034/98, dated February 3, 1998 (Eurocopter Service Telex: 316/319 No. 01-64 and 315 No. 01-29). This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register 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 FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on May 4, 1998, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Priority Letter AD 98-04-40, issued February 12, 1998, which contained the requirements of this amendment. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile (France) AD 98-088-055(A) and 98-089- 038(A), dated February 25, 1998. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 3, 1998. Henry A. Armstrong, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 98-10175 Filed 4-16-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U
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