AD 2009-23-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A Helicopters

AD Number
2009-23-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0066
FR Citation
75 FR 5684

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracks in the main gearbox (MGB) mounting foot pads and foot ribs, which, if not detected, could result in loss of the MGB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Clean and inspect each MGB assembly mounting foot pad and rib for cracks and corrosion. If no crack is found, apply a corrosion preventive compound. If a crack is found, replace the MGB before further flight. If corrosion, bubbled paint, or paint discoloration is found, repair the MGB before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS), unless accomplished previously, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters with main gearbox (MGB) assembly, part number (P/N) 92351-15000-042 or -043, and MGB housing, P/N 92351-15110-042, -043, -044, or -045, installed.

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