AD 2002-11-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sikorsky | S-70A and S-70C | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-70A and S-70C Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear drag beam due to stress corrosion resulting from sustained excessive tensile stress caused by excessive torque of the jackpad mounting bolt retention nut.
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Required Actions
Inspect the specified part-numbered main landing gear drag beam for cracks. Remove any cracked beam before further flight. Reduce the torque of the jackpad mounting bolt retention nut of each beam.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Sikorsky Model S-70A and S-70C helicopters, specifically the main landing gear drag beam with the newly specified part number.
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