AD 2012-23-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated Helicopters

AD Number
2012-23-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1243
FR Citation
77 FR 73265

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated Airworthiness Directives; Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracking or working rivets in the left and right splice fitting (transition fitting), pylon bulkhead assembly-canted (bulkhead assembly), and pylon steel strap (strap) due to fatigue, which could lead to failure from static overload and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking or working rivets in each left and right splice fitting, pylon bulkhead assembly-canted, and pylon steel strap. Repair or replace any cracked or damaged part with an airworthy part. Replace any loose or working rivet.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated Model S-64F helicopters with transition fitting, part number (P/N) 6420-66341-101, -102, -103, or -104; bulkhead assembly, P/N 6420-66340-043 or -044; or a strap, P/N 6420-66301-119 or -127, installed.

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