AD 2001-10-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters

AD Number
2001-10-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-05-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 27449

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the main rotor shaft assembly (shaft) part number 76351-09030--all dash numbers, serial number B015-00700 through B015-00706, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Replace each affected main rotor shaft assembly with an airworthy shaft before further flight. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the FAA if they provide an acceptable level of safety.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C helicopters with main rotor shaft assembly part number 76351-09030, serial numbers B015-00700 through B015-00706.

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