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AD/GAZELLE/13 - Main Gearbox Input Gear Slotted Nut - Inspection

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This airworthiness directive requires operators of Eurocopter SA341 and SA342 helicopters fitted with main gearbox Part No. 341A 32.1000.01–06 with Modification A.M.S. 07.70.76/S.374 to inspect the main gearbox input gear slotted nut using the method in Service Bulletin 65-24 within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 May 1983. The inspection checks that the slotted nut received the correct torque; operators pay for and must carry out the check following the manufacturer’s procedure as mandated by the regulator.

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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/13 Main Gearbox Input Gear Slotted Nut - Inspection

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Applicability: All SA 341 and SA 342 models fitted with main gearbox Part No. 341A 32.1000.01 through 06 with the embodiment of Modification A.M.S. 07.70.76/S.374.

Document: SA 341-342 Service Bulletin 65-24.

Note: For gearboxes not modified as above refer to AD/GAZELLE/9 and Service Bulletin 65.19.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31st May 1983 carry out the inspection as per the requirement document.

Background: The manufacturer has introduced an inspection method to ensure that the correct torque load had been applied to the slotted nut which retains the input gear flange.

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