AD 2017-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sikorsky | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks or failure of landing gear components, including main landing gear wheel axles, threaded hinge pins, nose landing gear cylinders, hinge pins, and actuator rod ends, could result in damage and loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect and remove from service landing gear components exceeding specified landing cycle limits. Inspect NLG airframe fitting assemblies for fretting, corrosion, wear, and scratches, and replace if anomalies exceed 0.0005 inch depth. Perform ultrasonic inspection of NLG actuator fittings and replace if anomalies are found.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters with specific landing gear components (P/Ns listed in the AD).
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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