AD 63-18-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Helio Models H-391B, H395 and H-395A

AD Number
63-18-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Helio Aircraft LLC H-391B Airworthiness Directives; Helio Models H-391B, H395 and H-395A
aircraft Helio Aircraft LLC H-395 (USAF L-28A or U-10B) Airworthiness Directives; Helio Models H-391B, H395 and H-395A
aircraft Helio Aircraft LLC H-395A Airworthiness Directives; Helio Models H-391B, H395 and H-395A

Unsafe Condition

Possible loss of engine oil through the vacuum oil separator due to blockage of the engine breather tube with ice or snow.

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Required Actions

Modify the oil breather tube P/N 391-060-317 by slicing a flute cut 18 inches from contour of lower cowl 0.25 to 0.31 inch depth and 0.75 inch in height on aft side of tube.

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Compliance Time

prior to September 15, 1963

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Affected Aircraft

Helio Models H-391B, H-395 (Serial Numbers 1 to 591), and H-395A (Serial Numbers 1 to 1008)

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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