AD 77-22-04

77-22-04 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (S.N.I.A.S.): Amendment 39-3068. Applies to Models SA341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories, equipped with any of the following landing gear:

Low-skid, low-frequency landing gear P/Ns 341A.41.5200.00 to .04 not incorporating Mod. AMS 07.1349/S.371. P/Ns 341A.41.5200.05 to .11 incorporating Mod. AMS 07.1349 but not incorporating Mod. AMS 07.1578/S.440.

High-skid, low-frequency landing gear P/N 341A.41.5300.00 not incorporating Mod. AMS 07.1350. P/Ns 341A.41.5300.01 to .11 incorporating Mod. AMS 07.1350 but not incorporating Mod. AMS 07.1579.

Compliance is required within the next 500 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, but not later than January 31, 1978, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible excessive corrosion remove the landing gear, inspect for corrosion, and if corrosion is found, replace, or turn 180 degrees and thereafter replace, the landing gear members, as necessary and reinstall all in accordance with Paragraph C of "Gazelle" Service Bulletin No. 01.10 dated September 12, 1975, revised December 13, 1976 and the Models SA341G "Gazelle" Repair Manual or an FAA approved equivalent.

This Amendment becomes effective November 28, 1977.