AD 2001-25-06

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

AD Number
2001-25-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-51-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 65629

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the essential bus could cause both attitude and heading reference (AHRS) WARN circuits to generate an AHRS fail signal, resulting in both autopilots going off-line and loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Modify Nos. 1 and 2 AHRS WARN circuits in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Alert Service Bulletin No. 76-34-7A (320A), Revision A, dated September 17, 2001. An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be used if approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously.

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76B helicopters, serial numbers 760430, 760441 through 760445, 760448 through 760452, 760454, 760455, 760458, 760462, and 760465, and Model S-76C helicopters, serial numbers 760420, 760436, 760438, 760440, 760453, 760456, 760457, 760459, 760460, 760461, 760463, 760464, 760466 through 760487, certificated in any category.

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