AD 2002-15-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S76A, B, and C Helicopters

AD Number
2002-15-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-SW-40-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 61984

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S76A Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S76A, B, and C Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a main rotor blade due to lightning strike damage.

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Required Actions

Identify and remove any main rotor blade damaged by lightning. Remove any blade with an unclear service history.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S76A, B, and C helicopters.

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