AD 62-06-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters

AD Number
62-06-03
Status
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Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
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Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. UH-12D Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. UH-12E Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Overheating or abnormal wear of the transmission planetary system components and inadequate oil warmup and shutdown procedures leading to potential transmission failure.

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Required Actions

Install cockpit placards for oil warmup and temperature restriction, inspect and modify transmission lubrication system with specified parts, and replace worn components. Conduct inspections every 25 hours time-in-service and complete major modification within 100 hours.

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Compliance Time

Within specified timeframes: 10 hours time-in-service for initial inspections and placards, every 25 hours thereafter for inspections, and within 100 hours for transmission modification. Effective upon Federal Register publication except those notified by telegram.

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Affected Aircraft

Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Serial Numbers 942, 954, 2001 through 2198 inclusive.

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Federal Register Abstract

Transmission & Lubrication System Modification

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters
Subject:
Transmission & Lubrication System Modification
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc.
Model:
UH-12D | UH-12E
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 62-06-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   62-06-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
62-06-03 HILLER: Amdt. 411 Part 507 Federal Register March 22, 1962. Applies to All Model UH-12D Helicopters and Model UH-12E Serial Numbers 942, 954, 2001 Through 2198 Inclusive.

Compliance required as indicated.

(a) Prior to next flight install placard in cockpit in full view of pilot to read as follows:

"Oil Warmup Procedure: 1. After Start Idle at 1,450 r.p.m. in Flat Pitch. A. If Oil Temperature is Less Than 20 degrees C. Idle Engine For a Minimum of Four Minutes. Continue Idle As Necessary Until Oil Temperature Reaches 20 degrees C. B. If Oil Temperature is Greater Than 20 degrees C. Idle Engine For Two Minutes. 2. Complete Warmup at 2,350 r.p.m. Until Oil Temperature Reaches 40 degrees C. ShutDown Procedure. After Main Rotor Blades Come to Rest Crank Engine 20-25 Seconds With Magneto Switch Off."

(b) Within 10 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive and every 25 hours' time in service thereafter until accomplishment of paragraph (d), inspect the first and second stage planetary system in the transmission in accordance with Hiller Service Information Letter 3028 and at time of first inspection install ring gear spacer baffle P/N 23652 as described therein. Replace parts showing evidence of overheating or abnormal wear prior to further flight.

(c) Within 10 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive install placard in cockpit in full view of pilot to read as follows:

"Operation of Helicopter in Ambient Temperatures of -10 degrees F., -23 degrees C., or Colder is Prohibited."

This placard may be removed upon accomplishment of paragraph (d).

(d) Within 100 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive modify transmission and lubrication system to incorporate additional lubrication provisions for the transmission. Conduct modification in accordance with Hiller Service Bulletin 2026.

NOTE: The inspection and baffle installation specified in paragraph (b), are included in and required as part of Service Bulletin 2026.

(Hiller Service Information Letters 3027 dated January 19, 1962, 3028 dated February 2, 1962, 3029 dated February 14, 1962, and Service Bulletin 2026 dated February 26, 1962, cover this same subject.)

This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated March 2, 1962.

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Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters
Subject:
Transmission & Lubrication System Modification
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc.
Model:
UH-12D | UH-12E
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: 62-06-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   62-06-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
62-06-03 HILLER: Amdt. 411 Part 507 Federal Register March 22, 1962. Applies to All Model UH-12D Helicopters and Model UH-12E Serial Numbers 942, 954, 2001 Through 2198 Inclusive.

Compliance required as indicated.

(a) Prior to next flight install placard in cockpit in full view of pilot to read as follows:

"Oil Warmup Procedure: 1. After Start Idle at 1,450 r.p.m. in Flat Pitch. A. If Oil Temperature is Less Than 20 degrees C. Idle Engine For a Minimum of Four Minutes. Continue Idle As Necessary Until Oil Temperature Reaches 20 degrees C. B. If Oil Temperature is Greater Than 20 degrees C. Idle Engine For Two Minutes. 2. Complete Warmup at 2,350 r.p.m. Until Oil Temperature Reaches 40 degrees C. ShutDown Procedure. After Main Rotor Blades Come to Rest Crank Engine 20-25 Seconds With Magneto Switch Off."

(b) Within 10 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive and every 25 hours' time in service thereafter until accomplishment of paragraph (d), inspect the first and second stage planetary system in the transmission in accordance with Hiller Service Information Letter 3028 and at time of first inspection install ring gear spacer baffle P/N 23652 as described therein. Replace parts showing evidence of overheating or abnormal wear prior to further flight.

(c) Within 10 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive install placard in cockpit in full view of pilot to read as follows:

"Operation of Helicopter in Ambient Temperatures of -10 degrees F., -23 degrees C., or Colder is Prohibited."

This placard may be removed upon accomplishment of paragraph (d).

(d) Within 100 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive modify transmission and lubrication system to incorporate additional lubrication provisions for the transmission. Conduct modification in accordance with Hiller Service Bulletin 2026.

NOTE: The inspection and baffle installation specified in paragraph (b), are included in and required as part of Service Bulletin 2026.

(Hiller Service Information Letters 3027 dated January 19, 1962, 3028 dated February 2, 1962, 3029 dated February 14, 1962, and Service Bulletin 2026 dated February 26, 1962, cover this same subject.)

This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated March 2, 1962.

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