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AD/GAZELLE/12 - Tail Gearbox - Inspection and Modification

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This AD requires operators of all SA‑341 and SA‑342 Gazelle helicopters to inspect and, where needed, modify the tail gearbox attachment lugs in accordance with Aerospatiale Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 65.22. It responds to observed manufacturing‑related cracking and shifts compliance costs and maintenance planning onto aircraft owners, who must arrange the work and associated downtime.

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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/GAZELLE/12 Tail Gearbox - Inspection and Modification 10/82

Applicability: All models SA-341 and SA-342. Document: Aerospatiale Gazelle SB No. 65.22. Compliance: In accordance with requirement document.

Background: Cracking of attachment lugs is attributed to surface and edge defects occurring during manufacture.

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