AD 59-19-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; VERTOL Models 44A, B, and C Helicopters

AD Number
59-19-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Defense & Space Group 44A Airworthiness Directives; VERTOL Models 44A, B, and C Helicopters
aircraft Boeing Defense & Space Group 44B Airworthiness Directives; VERTOL Models 44A, B, and C Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failures of the engine cooling fan discs, blades, and adapter rings have been experienced, originating as cracks at the fan blade mounting hole on the forward face of the disc rim, root radius on the convex camber of blades, or in the adapter ring holes, leading to separation and potential fuselage penetration.

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Required Actions

Retire and replace fan assembly P/N 42P6410 with hub and fan assembly P/N 42P6459-4. The new assembly includes a Z ring stiffener P/N 04P9392-1, thickened forged blades P/N 42P6421-3, and a steel adapter P/N 04P6458-1. Destroy or mutilate cracked fan disc assemblies P/N 42P6422, cast blades P/N 42P6421-2, and aluminum adapter rings P/N 42P6458-1 to prevent reuse.

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Compliance Time

prior to next flight

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Affected Aircraft

VERTOL Models 44A, B, and C Helicopters

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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