AD 00-23583

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft-Manufactured Model CH-54A Helicopters

AD Number
00-23583
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-SW-81-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 55453

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft-Manufactured Model CH-54A Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft-Manufactured Model CH-54A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the second stage lower planetary plate due to fatigue cracking, which could result in failure of the main gearbox, failure of the drive system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Conduct initial and recurring inspections and rework or replace the second stage lower planetary plate if necessary. Add two additional TC holders to applicability and update one TC holder due to ownership transfer.

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model CH-54A helicopters under specific TC holders, including two additional TC holders and a transferred ownership TC holder.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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