AD 63-04-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters

AD Number
63-04-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hiller Aviation UH-12 Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters
aircraft Hiller Aviation UH-12A Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters
aircraft Hiller Aviation UH-12B Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters
aircraft Hiller Aviation UH-12C Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failures of P/N's 55008 and 55012 tail rotor blades due to cracks in the outer tension torsion bar retention bolt area and adjacent rivet pattern.

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Required Actions

Replace P/N's 55008 and 55012 tail rotor blades with P/N 55064 blades within 50 hours' time in service. Install stabilizer struts per Hiller Service Bulletins 75B (for P/N 37003) and 83 (for P/N 37001). Visually inspect blades before each flight and refueling for cracks in specified areas until replacement is done.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours' time in service

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Affected Aircraft

Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B, and UH-12C Helicopters with P/N's 55008 and 55012 Tail Rotor Blades.

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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Rotor Blade

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AD Number:
63-04-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Blade
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/12/1963
Make:
Hiller Aviation
Model:
UH-12 | UH-12A | UH-12B | UH-12C
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 63-04-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   63-04-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 12, 1963.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
63-04-02 HILLER: Amdt. 535 Part 507 Federal Register February 12, 1963. Applies to All UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B, and UH-12C Helicopters with P/N's 55008 and 55012 Tail Rotor Blades.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent failures of P/N's 55008 and 55012 tail rotor blades the following shall be accomplished:

(a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service, unless already accomplished:

(1) Replace all P/N's 55008 and 55012 tail rotor blades with P/N 55064 tail rotor blades in accordance with Hiller Service Bulletin No. 80.

(2) On all helicopters equipped with the large diameter (1.375 inch) spar stabilizer, P/N 37003, install the stabilizer strut in accordance with Hiller Service Bulletin No. 75B.

(3) On all helicopters equipped with the small diameter (1 inch) spar stabilizer, P/N 37001, install the stabilizer strut in accordance with Hiller Service Bulletin No. 83.

(b) Until replacement with the P/N 55064 blade is accomplished, visually inspect the P/N's 55008 and 55012 tail rotor blades prior to each flight and refueling. The outer surface of the skin on both sides of the blade shall be inspected for cracks in the area of the outer tension torsion bar retention bolt and the adjacent rivet pattern through the outer end of the root fitting. Paint must be removed from the areas to facilitate inspection. Any blades found to be cracked must be removed and replaced with P/N 55064 blades prior to further flight.

(Hiller Service Bulletins Nos. 75B, 80, and 83 pertain to this subject.)

This supersedes AD 58-24-02.
This directive effective February 12, 1963.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Blade
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/12/1963
Make:
Hiller Aviation
Model:
UH-12 | UH-12A | UH-12B | UH-12C
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: 63-04-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   63-04-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B amd UH-12C Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 12, 1963.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
63-04-02 HILLER: Amdt. 535 Part 507 Federal Register February 12, 1963. Applies to All UH-12, UH-12A, UH-12B, and UH-12C Helicopters with P/N's 55008 and 55012 Tail Rotor Blades.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent failures of P/N's 55008 and 55012 tail rotor blades the following shall be accomplished:

(a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service, unless already accomplished:

(1) Replace all P/N's 55008 and 55012 tail rotor blades with P/N 55064 tail rotor blades in accordance with Hiller Service Bulletin No. 80.

(2) On all helicopters equipped with the large diameter (1.375 inch) spar stabilizer, P/N 37003, install the stabilizer strut in accordance with Hiller Service Bulletin No. 75B.

(3) On all helicopters equipped with the small diameter (1 inch) spar stabilizer, P/N 37001, install the stabilizer strut in accordance with Hiller Service Bulletin No. 83.

(b) Until replacement with the P/N 55064 blade is accomplished, visually inspect the P/N's 55008 and 55012 tail rotor blades prior to each flight and refueling. The outer surface of the skin on both sides of the blade shall be inspected for cracks in the area of the outer tension torsion bar retention bolt and the adjacent rivet pattern through the outer end of the root fitting. Paint must be removed from the areas to facilitate inspection. Any blades found to be cracked must be removed and replaced with P/N 55064 blades prior to further flight.

(Hiller Service Bulletins Nos. 75B, 80, and 83 pertain to this subject.)

This supersedes AD 58-24-02.
This directive effective February 12, 1963.

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