Ad 2003-15 R2
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Recieved the official AD today. Must have hydraulic v-belt installed by end of September. Must grease hyd splines within 110 hours or 6 month whichever is first, and then every 110 hours afterward.
That's it.
sc
Oh yeah $2720 us. and is for Astar there sharkbait.
That's it.
sc
Oh yeah $2720 us. and is for Astar there sharkbait.
cars get fixed for free for a number of reasons. one being that brand loyalty means alot, and with so many manufacturers out there fighting for the market, you have to do what you can to keep the customers you have. (Some aircraft manufacturers should at least take some sort of notice in that)
As well, I bet there is a tax loophole that the car makers can slip thru to get back the millions they spend on recalls.
As well, I bet there is a tax loophole that the car makers can slip thru to get back the millions they spend on recalls.
Hey Maggie,
I can tell you, from experince that the Big 3 make up for money lost on recalls by not issuing recalls to Joe Public.
Mrs. Rosco had one on her car but no notice of recall in the mail or anything....I actually found out through lemoncars.com or something like that......
Had to pull it off the net, go to the dealer and say What fornication is this!
Ohhhhhh, they must have missed you on the mail out.......nice reply huh.
To top it off, it was a recall on the head gasket, not a cheap job either on a Dodge Stratus!
Anyhoo, got it done for nothing but had I not found out, it would have been big bucks.......
There is very little customer service left in this day and age........what a shame
Cheers
R
BTW...sorry for being off topic.
I can tell you, from experince that the Big 3 make up for money lost on recalls by not issuing recalls to Joe Public.
Mrs. Rosco had one on her car but no notice of recall in the mail or anything....I actually found out through lemoncars.com or something like that......
Had to pull it off the net, go to the dealer and say What fornication is this!
Ohhhhhh, they must have missed you on the mail out.......nice reply huh.
To top it off, it was a recall on the head gasket, not a cheap job either on a Dodge Stratus!
Anyhoo, got it done for nothing but had I not found out, it would have been big bucks.......
There is very little customer service left in this day and age........what a shame
Cheers
R
BTW...sorry for being off topic.
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I'm certain that Dodge/Chrysler hired their customer support staff directly from Eurocopter. :blink:
Are they doing another employment drive soon??? Please???.....Hey wait, Daimler/Chrysler already owns us.... 
I find out about most recalls on the transport canada site. But if you regularly take your vehicle in for oil changes to a dealer, you get notified. Fortunately most recalls on cars aren't for anything really serious other than a few exceptions.
By the way, to be even more off topic and to really get the suspicion factor up, there was a chrysler ad in the niagara falls paper with none other than RH from Niagara Heli, pushing chrysler products as the best...I wonder if he knew the connection. He said something about "if Chrysler built a helicopter..."
cue the twighlight zone music.....
I find out about most recalls on the transport canada site. But if you regularly take your vehicle in for oil changes to a dealer, you get notified. Fortunately most recalls on cars aren't for anything really serious other than a few exceptions.
By the way, to be even more off topic and to really get the suspicion factor up, there was a chrysler ad in the niagara falls paper with none other than RH from Niagara Heli, pushing chrysler products as the best...I wonder if he knew the connection. He said something about "if Chrysler built a helicopter..."
cue the twighlight zone music.....
Some fellar at T.C. told me that the only reason T.C. drafted this AD was because they weren't getting any results from Eurocopter and they wanted to get them moving faster. They never had the intention of making this AD official since it's totally unrealistic and impractical.
Besides, if they were serious about this AD, the AD wouldn't have come out as a draft, it would've come out as an AD period. No warning, no discussion!
Besides, if they were serious about this AD, the AD wouldn't have come out as a draft, it would've come out as an AD period. No warning, no discussion!
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Oh goody......another 350 AD.
I would have to say that Transport Canada is walking a fine line by threatening an AD release to make a manufacturer do as they want. I thought the purpose of releasing an AD was to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aeronautical product that has had a repeating definable issue. I guess they must have had a hard time trying to find a solution to a supposed problem that they couldn't justify or determine. Just a thought!
I believe there is something on TC's website about how an AD is released, (all the steps involved). I should try and find it and just see if there is a section that allows them to force an issue that they believe is a problem with little evidence to support it.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/certific...acsi07a.htm#2.1
it's alot of reading, but appendix A, I think is what I was looking for....
it's alot of reading, but appendix A, I think is what I was looking for....
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If Maggie says go to "Appendix A", then GO Direct to it , why waste time 😀
Hey guys,
For anyone who hasn't read the real deal I attached it below.
Regards,
pl
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
The following airworthiness directive (AD) may be applicable to an aircraft which our records indicate is registered in your name. ADs are issued pursuant to Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 593. Pursuant to CAR 605.84 and the further details of CAR Standard 625, Appendix H, the continuing airworthiness of a Canadian registered aircraft is contingent upon compliance with all applicable ADs. Failure to comply with the requirements of an AD may invalidate the flight authorization of the aircraft. Alternative means of compliance shall be applied for in accordance with CAR 605.84 and the above-referenced Standard.
This AD has been issued by the Continuing Airworthiness Division (AARDG), Aircraft Certification Branch, Transport Canada, Ottawa, telephone (613) 952-4357.
No. CF-2004-10
Issue Date 22 April 2004
Number: CF-2004-10
Subject: Eurocopter (Aerospatiale) AS 350 – Hydraulic Power
Effective: 4 June 2004
Applicability: Eurocopter Model AS 350 helicopters
Compliance: As indicated.
Background: Transport Canada has determined that the frequency of the loss of hydraulic power, as attributed to failure of the hydraulic pump drive belt, P/N 704A33690004, or loss of lubrication provided for the hydraulic pump drive spline, is unacceptably high when considering the increased pilot workload and the unique Canadian operational environment. Eurocopter has addressed these issues as product improvements, which are being mandated as indicated.
Corrective Actions:
Part A: Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
By 30 September 2004, unless already incorporated, install Poly-V Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt in accordance with Eurocopter Service Bulletin 63.00.08, dated 27 May 2002, or later approved revisions.
Part B: Lubrication of the Hydraulic Pump Splines
Lubricate the hydraulic pump splines in accordance with Eurocopter Service Bulletin
29-00-04, Revision No. 1, dated 27 January 2004, as follows:
1. Within the next 110 hours or 6 months, whichever occurs first, unless already
accomplished; and
2. Subsequently, at repeat intervals of 110 hours or 6 months, whichever occurs
first.
Authorization: For Minister of Transport B. Goyaniuk Chief, Continuing Airworthiness
Contact: Mr. Bill Taylor, Continuing Airworthiness, Ottawa, telephone (613) 952-4366, facsimile (613) 996-9178 or e-mail taylorw@tc.gc.ca or any Transport Canada Centre.
For anyone who hasn't read the real deal I attached it below.
Regards,
pl
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
The following airworthiness directive (AD) may be applicable to an aircraft which our records indicate is registered in your name. ADs are issued pursuant to Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 593. Pursuant to CAR 605.84 and the further details of CAR Standard 625, Appendix H, the continuing airworthiness of a Canadian registered aircraft is contingent upon compliance with all applicable ADs. Failure to comply with the requirements of an AD may invalidate the flight authorization of the aircraft. Alternative means of compliance shall be applied for in accordance with CAR 605.84 and the above-referenced Standard.
This AD has been issued by the Continuing Airworthiness Division (AARDG), Aircraft Certification Branch, Transport Canada, Ottawa, telephone (613) 952-4357.
No. CF-2004-10
Issue Date 22 April 2004
Number: CF-2004-10
Subject: Eurocopter (Aerospatiale) AS 350 – Hydraulic Power
Effective: 4 June 2004
Applicability: Eurocopter Model AS 350 helicopters
Compliance: As indicated.
Background: Transport Canada has determined that the frequency of the loss of hydraulic power, as attributed to failure of the hydraulic pump drive belt, P/N 704A33690004, or loss of lubrication provided for the hydraulic pump drive spline, is unacceptably high when considering the increased pilot workload and the unique Canadian operational environment. Eurocopter has addressed these issues as product improvements, which are being mandated as indicated.
Corrective Actions:
Part A: Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
By 30 September 2004, unless already incorporated, install Poly-V Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt in accordance with Eurocopter Service Bulletin 63.00.08, dated 27 May 2002, or later approved revisions.
Part B: Lubrication of the Hydraulic Pump Splines
Lubricate the hydraulic pump splines in accordance with Eurocopter Service Bulletin
29-00-04, Revision No. 1, dated 27 January 2004, as follows:
1. Within the next 110 hours or 6 months, whichever occurs first, unless already
accomplished; and
2. Subsequently, at repeat intervals of 110 hours or 6 months, whichever occurs
first.
Authorization: For Minister of Transport B. Goyaniuk Chief, Continuing Airworthiness
Contact: Mr. Bill Taylor, Continuing Airworthiness, Ottawa, telephone (613) 952-4366, facsimile (613) 996-9178 or e-mail taylorw@tc.gc.ca or any Transport Canada Centre.
