AD 2017-19-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

AD Number
2017-19-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0491
FR Citation
82 FR 56165

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

A loose jamnut could result in failure of a pushrod assembly, loss of M/R flight control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the control rod of each pushrod assembly to determine if 0.020 inch diameter lockwire can pass through the inspection hole. If lockwire passes, replace the pushrod assembly before further flight. If lockwire does not pass, inspect the jamnut for seating and finger pressure. If jamnut is not seated or can be turned, replace the pushrod assembly before further flight. If jamnut is seated and cannot be turned, apply 140 inch-pounds of torque to the jamnut. Apply two slippage marks across each control rod and jamnut.

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Compliance Time

Within 300 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, S-76C, and S-76D helicopters, serial numbers up to and including 761075, with a main rotor (M/R) servo pushrod assembly part number 76400-00034-059, 76400-00014-074, 76400-00014-076, or 76400-00014-077 installed.

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