AD 2010-23-24
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sikorsky | S-70A and S-70C | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-70A and S-70C Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Crack in the tail gearbox output bevel gear (part number 70358-06620), which could lead to tail rotor separation, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail gearbox output bevel gear using Level II Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for cracks. If a crack is found, replace the gear with an airworthy one before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 hours time-in-service (TIS), unless previously accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 500 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-70A and S-70C helicopters with a tail gearbox output bevel gear (part number 70358-06620), certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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