AD 2003-09-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Loose or separated aluminum horizontal stabilizer endplates and attach angles, which could strike the tail rotor and lead to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Inspect each aluminum horizontal stabilizer endplate and attach angles for cracks, fretting, and endplate bending. If fretting is found, install an inspection hole in the horizontal stabilizer and inspect the internal structure. Replace unairworthy parts before further flight. Report any cracked or bent endplates, cracked attach angles, or fretting to the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D helicopters.
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