AD 2007-17-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S92-A Helicopters

AD Number
2007-17-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28971
FR Citation
72 FR 46553

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S92-A Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S92-A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a tail rotor pitch change shaft and bearing assembly, which could result in loss of tail rotor pitch and yaw control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Borescope inspect each affected shaft and bearing assembly within 20 hours time-in-service (TIS). Replace any unairworthy shaft and bearing assembly before further flight. Inspect each shaft and bearing assembly installed as a replacement between 10 and 15 hours TIS after installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 20 hours time-in-service (TIS)

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S92-A helicopters with tail rotor pitch change shaft and bearing assembly part number 92358-06303-041 installed, certificated in any category.

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