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AD/ECUREUIL/4 - Main Rotor Shaft Star Drive Adapter - Inspection

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This directive mandates operators of Eurocopter AS 350 (Ecureuil) helicopters fitted with main rotor shaft assembly P/N 350A.37.0003 to inspect the main rotor shaft star drive adapter—first within 25 hours TIS after 5 July 1979 and thereafter per paragraph D(2) of manufacturer AS 350 SB 65.01.

It aims to detect possible incorrect installation of the rotating star drive adapter. Operators bear inspection and any follow‑up costs; the SB supplies the detailed procedure and intervals.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/ECUREUIL/4 Main Rotor Shaft Star Drive Adapter - Inspection

Applicability: All models fitted with main rotor shaft assembly P/N 350A.37.0003. Document: AS 350 SB 65.01.

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Compliance: Within 25 hours time in service after 5 July 1979, and thereafter in accordance with paragraph D(2) of the requirement document.

Background: It is possible to install the rotating star drive adapter incorrectly on the rotor shaft.

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