AD 62-11-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269A | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Reduction in maximum horsepower due to changes in engine camshafts necessitates revised operating limitations.
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Required Actions
Revise the FAA approved Flight Manual to incorporate new operating limitations as set forth in Hughes Model 269A Flight Manual revised page 24A. Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive
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Affected Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A Helicopters equipped with Lycoming Model 0-360-C2D engines of serial numbers L-3816-36 through L-4599-36 and L-4601-36 through L-4640-36
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Federal Register Abstract
Operating Limitations
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A Helicopters Subject: Operating Limitations Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/15/1962 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 15, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-11-04 HUGHES: Amdt. 438 Part 507 Federal Register May 15, 1962. Applies to Model 269A Helicopters Equipped With Lycoming Model 0-360-C2D Engines of Serial Numbers L-3816-36 Through L-4599-36 and L-4601-36 Through L-4640-36. Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive. Because of revisions to the operating limitations necessitated by changes in engine camshafts which resulted in a reduction in maximum horsepower, the FAA approved Flight Manual shall be revised to incorporate the new operating limitations as set forth in Hughes Model 269A Flight Manual revised page 24A. When engines modified to incorporate a new camshaft in accordance with Lycoming Service Instructions are installed, the aircraft may be operated in accordance with original operating limitations. This directive effective May 15, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A Helicopters Subject: Operating Limitations Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/15/1962 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A 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: 62-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 15, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-11-04 HUGHES: Amdt. 438 Part 507 Federal Register May 15, 1962. Applies to Model 269A Helicopters Equipped With Lycoming Model 0-360-C2D Engines of Serial Numbers L-3816-36 Through L-4599-36 and L-4601-36 Through L-4640-36. Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive. Because of revisions to the operating limitations necessitated by changes in engine camshafts which resulted in a reduction in maximum horsepower, the FAA approved Flight Manual shall be revised to incorporate the new operating limitations as set forth in Hughes Model 269A Flight Manual revised page 24A. When engines modified to incorporate a new camshaft in accordance with Lycoming Service Instructions are installed, the aircraft may be operated in accordance with original operating limitations. This directive effective May 15, 1962. FOOTER:
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