AD 2013-19-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

AD Number
2013-19-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0352
FR Citation
78 FR 60656

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the No. 1 engine forward firewall center fire extinguisher discharge tube to discharge an extinguishing agent for complete coverage of the No. 1 engine compartment area. This could result in a fire not being extinguished and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

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Required Actions

Within 120 days, modify the No. 1 engine forward firewall center discharge tube in accordance with Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-26-004. Inspect the outboard discharge tube to determine if it is correctly positioned as depicted in Figure 3 of the ASB. If not correctly positioned, correct the positioning in accordance with the ASB.

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Compliance Time

Within 120 days

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters, serial numbers 920006 through 920169, certificated in any category.

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