AD/AS 355/40 - Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Eurocopter AS 355 (Twin Ecureuil) Series Helicopters

AD/AS 355/40 Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna 10/92

All AS 355 helicopters, versions E, F, F1 and F2, fitted with a “Jolliet” emergency locator transmitter antenna, not modified per AMS 350A.07.2492 (Eurocopter France Service Bulletin AS 355 No 25.31 dated 30 March 1992).

Modify the antenna in accordance with Eurocopter France Service Bulletin AS 355 No 25.33 dated 2 June 1992.

DGAC AD 92-142-045(B) dated 8 July 1992 refers.

Within 400 hours time in service from 17 September 1992 or by 1 April 1993, whichever occurs first.

Compliance with this Directive improves the antenna resistance to vibrations and reduces the risk of loss in flight.