AD 65-19-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Air & Space America, Inc. | 18A | Airworthiness Directives; Air and Space Model 18A Gyroplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of main rotor blade retention bolts while supporting the blade near the tip to prevent contact with the droop stops.
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Required Actions
Replace three main rotor blade retention bolts, P/N RO-U18-2136-11, and nuts, P/N MS-20364-1614, with new bolts and nuts furnished by the manufacturer after August 4, 1965, and torque the nuts to 45-50 foot pounds dry thread torque value.
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Compliance Time
before further flight unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Air & Space America, Inc. Model 18A Gyroplanes, Serial Numbers 18-7 through 18-28.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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