AD 54-01-03
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | HRS-1/CH-19 | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | HRS-3/H-19B | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-55 | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-55B | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-55C | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The finger fuel strainer screen located inside the body of the strainer could restrict fuel flow if clogged with foreign material.
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Required Actions
Remove and inspect the finger fuel strainer installed on all tanks to determine if it incorporates a small disc screen. If found, remove the disc screen to prevent fuel flow restriction.
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Compliance Time
prior to next flight
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Affected Aircraft
Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model HRS-1/CH-19, HRS-3/H-19B, S-55, S-55B, S-55C helicopters
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Strainer Screen
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AD Final Rules - DRS_54-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 54-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters Subject: Fuel Strainer Screen Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: HRS-1/CH-19 | HRS-3/H-19B | S-55 | S-55B | S-55C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 54-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 54-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 54-01-03 SIKORSKY: Applies to All Model S-55 Helicopters. Compliance required prior to next flight. Finger fuel strainer installed on all tanks should be removed and inspected to determine whether it incorporates a small disc screen located inside the body of the strainer. This disc screen should be removed if found to be incorporated, since it would tend to restrict fuel flow if it became clogged with foreign material. (Sikorsky Service Information Circular No. 1430-410, dated November 9, 1953, covers the same inspection modification.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_54-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 54-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters Subject: Fuel Strainer Screen Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: HRS-1/CH-19 | HRS-3/H-19B | S-55 | S-55B | S-55C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 54-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 54-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 54-01-03 SIKORSKY: Applies to All Model S-55 Helicopters. Compliance required prior to next flight. Finger fuel strainer installed on all tanks should be removed and inspected to determine whether it incorporates a small disc screen located inside the body of the strainer. This disc screen should be removed if found to be incorporated, since it would tend to restrict fuel flow if it became clogged with foreign material. (Sikorsky Service Information Circular No. 1430-410, dated November 9, 1953, covers the same inspection modification.) FOOTER:
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