AD 2015-11-10

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model Helicopters

AD Number
2015-11-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0493
FR Citation
80 FR 32461

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the main gearbox (MGB) due to oil loss, which could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Install a main gearbox (MGB) failed pump sensor and vacuum switch wiring, install an MGB oil auto bypass system, activate Aircraft Management System (AMS) 7.1 software to show a new visual warning, install updated enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) software with an aural annunciation for complete oil pressure loss, and insert a Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Supplement into the applicable RFM.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters, specific serial numbers as outlined in the referenced service information.

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