AD 62-21-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269A | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 269A Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Modification
Required Actions
Incorporate modification in accordance with Hughes Service Bulletin No. 2A7 or equivalent approved by FAA Western Region.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Prior to further flight
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
All Model 269A Helicopters Except Those Operated Under CAR Part 8 With Limitations Which Prohibit Flight Over Densely Populated Areas, in Congested Airlanes, or in the Vicinity of Busy Airports.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Federal Register Abstract
Modification
Applicability Source Text
Show captured applicability text from the source AD
AD Final Rules - DRS_62-21-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-21-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 269A Helicopters Subject: Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-21-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-21-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 269A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-21-03 HUGHES: Amdt. 485 Part 507 Federal Register September 20, 1962. Applies to All Model 269A Helicopters Except Those Operated Under CAR Part 8 With Limitations Which Prohibit Flight Over Densely Populated Areas, in Congested Airlanes, or in the Vicinity of Busy Airports. Compliance required as indicated. Prior to further flight, unless already accomplished, incorporate modification in accordance with Hughes Service Bulletin No. 2A7 or equivalent approved by FAA Western Region. This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegrams dated August 17, 1962, and August 31, 1962. FOOTER:
Document Text
Show stored source text (verify against official source)
AD Final Rules - DRS_62-21-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-21-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 269A Helicopters Subject: Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-21-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-21-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 269A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-21-03 HUGHES: Amdt. 485 Part 507 Federal Register September 20, 1962. Applies to All Model 269A Helicopters Except Those Operated Under CAR Part 8 With Limitations Which Prohibit Flight Over Densely Populated Areas, in Congested Airlanes, or in the Vicinity of Busy Airports. Compliance required as indicated. Prior to further flight, unless already accomplished, incorporate modification in accordance with Hughes Service Bulletin No. 2A7 or equivalent approved by FAA Western Region. This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegrams dated August 17, 1962, and August 31, 1962. FOOTER:
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.
Related Airworthiness Directives
2011-12-16
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269A, A-1, B, C, C-1, and TH-55 Series Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: A locknut working loose from a bolt attaching the tailboom support strut at the aft cluster fitting, due to improper threads on the locknut, could cause the strut and driveshaft to separate from th...
2003-13-15 R1
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Failure of a tailboom support strut or a cluster fitting could cause rotation of a tailboom into the main rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2000-16-05
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269C-1, 269D, and TH-55A Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Failure of the tail rotor swashplate shaft (shaft) due to an undersized replacement shaft, which could lead to loss of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
98-18-11
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269D, and TH-55A Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Debonding and corrosion have occurred on certain main rotor blade abrasion strips where they attach to the blade skin, leading to potential loss of the abrasion strip and subsequent loss of control...