AD 2011-12-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A Helicopters

AD Number
2011-12-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0548
FR Citation
76 FR 31796

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Crack found on the MGB upper housing assembly left mounting foot forward rib that cannot be detected visually, potentially leading to loss of the MGB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Eddy current or fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) of each MGB upper housing assembly rib on the left, right, and forward MGB mounting foot at specified intervals based on MGB upper housing assembly hours time-in-service (TIS). If a crack is found, replace the MGB upper housing assembly with an airworthy one.

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Compliance Time

Within specified intervals based on MGB upper housing assembly hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters with main gearbox (MGB) upper housing assembly.

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