CAA-AD-077/2003R1
EUROCOPTER AS365N-3 · Service Bulletins
Overview
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic concerning the EUROCOPTER AS365N-3 and other helicopter models. It mandates actions to prevent loosening of flight control stop screws, which could lead to misadjustment and potential safety issues.
- Applies to multiple EUROCOPTER models including AS 365 N.
- Mandatory checks and adjustments of flight control stops required.
- Sealing of stop screws must be completed within specified flight hours.
- Compliance must be recorded in the Aircraft Logbook.
- Revisions provide additional information for certain helicopter types.
- Effective date for compliance is August 5, 2004.
- Contact information for inquiries is provided.
- This AD is approved under EASA reference No. 2004-5339.
Document
Source
Originally published by gov.cz. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Service Bulletins
- Year ·
- 2004
- File size ·
- 17 KB
- Publisher ·
- gov.cz
- Language ·
- en
What is the CAA-AD-077/2003R1?
The CAA-AD-077/2003R1 is a service bulletins for the EUROCOPTER AS365N-3, dated 2004.
Where does the CAA-AD-077/2003R1 come from?
This copy of the CAA-AD-077/2003R1 was originally published by gov.cz and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the CAA-AD-077/2003R1 published?
The CAA-AD-077/2003R1 — the EUROCOPTER AS365N-3 service bulletins on file — is dated 2004.
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In this document
Effectivity
The AD affects various helicopter models including AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, AS 365 N, SA 366, EC 155, and EC 120, with specific conditions for each model.
Reason
The AD aims to prevent loosening of flight control stop screws, which could lead to misadjustment of the stops.
Mandatory Actions and Compliance Times
Mandatory actions include checking and adjusting stops within 100 flight hours and sealing stop screws within 500 flight hours or one year.
Reference Publications
Lists relevant EUROCOPTER Alert Service Bulletins for compliance.
Effective Dates
Original issue date was September 13, 2003, with Revision 1 on June 5, 2004.
Approval
The AD Revision is approved under EASA reference No 2004-5339 dated May 17, 2004.
Safety notes
- Failure to comply with the AD may lead to safety risks.
- Check and adjust flight control stops as specified.
- Seal stop screws to prevent loosening.
Full document text
CAA-AD-077/2003R1 1/2 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY CZECH REPUBLIC Airworthiness Division Airport Ruzyne, 160 08 Prague 6 Tel: 420 233320922, fax: 420 220562270 Number: CAA-AD-077/2003R1 Nahrazuje CAA-AD-077/2003 Date of issue: June 08, 2004 EUROCOPTER AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N; AS 350 B, BA, ++ HELICOPTER – ROTOR FLIGHT CONTROLS – DOUBLE LOCKING OF THE STOP SCREWS Applicability: This AD affects EUROCOPTER AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, AS 365, SA 366, EC 155, EC 120 listed in DGAC AD F-2003-322 R1. Effective date: August 5, 2004 Compliance: Required as indicated in DGAC AD F-2003-322 R1. Remarks: The compliance of this AD must be recorded in Aircraft Logbook, where applicable the requirements of this AD must be integrated into Aircraft Technical Documentation. Address inquiries concerning this AD to: Civil Aviation Authority, Airworthiness Division, Ruzyne Airport, 160 08 Prague 6, Czech Republic, tel: 420 233320922, fax: 420 220562270. This AD has been issued in accordance with F-2003-322 R1, witch is approved under EASA reference No. 2004-5339. Ing. Pavel MATOUŠEK director CAA-AD-077/2003R1 2/2 DGAC AD No.: F-2003-322 R1 EUROCOPTER Type(s): AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, AS 365 N, SA 366, EC 155 and EC 120 helicopters Airworthiness Directive(s) replaced: 2003-322 original issue Rotor flight controls - Double locking of the stop screws (ATA 67) 1. EFFECTIVITY The following helicopters: -AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3 and D before embodiment of MOD 073206 or MOD 073102. -AS 355 E, F, F1, F2 and N Components affected: Roll, pitch and collective flight -EC 130 B4 control stops. -AS 365 N, N1, N2 and N3 before embodiment of MOD 0767B58. -SA 366 G1 Components affected: yaw channel auxiliary flight control stops. -EC 155 B and B1 control stops. -EC 120 B delivered before June 30, 2003. Components affected: roll, pitch and collective flight control stops. 2. REASON This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued to prevent the flight control stop screws from loosening, which could lead to misadjustment of the stops. Revision 1 of this AD covers Revisions of the referenced Alert Service Bulletins (ASB), with no change to the technical content but with additional information for AS 350, AS 355 and EC 130 helicopters in the “EFFECTIVITY” paragraph. 3. MANDATORY ACTIONS AND COMPLIANCE TIMES The following actions are rendered mandatory from the effective date of the original issue of this AD: 3.1. Within 100 flight hours, check and, if necessary, adjust the stops in compliance with the instructions described in paragraph 2.B.1. of the referenced Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) applicable to the type of helicopter. 3.2. Within 500 flight hours or within one year at the latest (whichever limit is reached first), seal the stop screws in compliance with the instructions described in paragraph 2.B.2. of the referenced ASB applicable to the type of helicopter. 4. REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS: EUROCOPTER Alert Service Bulletins AS 350 No. 67.00.25 R1 AS 355 No. 67.00.25 R1 EC 130 No. 67A004 R1 AS 365 N No. 67.00.09 R1 SA 366 No. 67.04 R1 EC 155 No. 67A003 R1 EC 120 No. 67A010 R2 (Any subsequent approved revision of these ASBs is acceptable). 5. EFFECTIVE DATES : Original issue : SEPTEMBER 13. 2003 Revision 1 : June 05, 2004 6. REMARK: For any questions concerning the technical content of the requirements in this AD, please contact: EUROCOPTER (STXI) – Aeroport de Marseille Provence, 13725 Marignane Cedex – France Phone: +33(0)4 42 85 97 97 – Fax: +33(0)4 42 85 99 66 E-mail: Directive.technical-support@eurocopter.com 7. APPROVAL: This AD Revision is approved under EASA reference No 2004-5339 dated May 17, 2004.