AD 2005-10-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C, C-1, and D Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of the inner spring tube from the lateral trim control housing, resulting in loss of trim control, increased local resistance to right cyclic stick movement, and potential emergency landing or loss of control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the lateral control trim actuator assembly for scuffmarks, indentations, or deformations. Inspect the security of the inner spring tube in the lateral trim control housing socket. If issues are found, remove, modify, and test the actuator assembly. If no issues are found, modify the actuator assembly within specified time limits.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for Model 269C and C-1; within 25 hours TIS for Model 269C and C-1 if no issues are found; within 50 hours TIS for Model 269D.
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Affected Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C (S/N 1865-1874), Model 269C-1 (S/N 0169-0191), and Model 269D, Configuration A (S/N 0044-0050 with an A suffix).
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