AD 2013-06-51
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the overload clutch in Goodrich externally-mounted hoists, resulting in uncontrolled reeling-out of the cable and loss of load capacity.
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Required Actions
Perform a cable conditioning lift, perform a load inspection test, deactivate or replace any hoist that fails the load inspection test, and record the results of the load inspection test.
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Compliance Time
Before the next flight involving a hoist operation.
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Affected Aircraft
Various helicopter models with certain part-numbered and serial-numbered Goodrich externally-mounted hoists installed, including MD Helicopters, Inc., Model MD900 helicopters.
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