AD 65-28-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters

AD Number
65-28-01
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 Brantly International, Inc. B-2 Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters
aircraft Brantly International, Inc. B-2A Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters
aircraft Brantly International, Inc. B-2B Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the tail rotor blade grip at the outboard thrust bearing shoulder due to tool marks deeper than 0.010 inch or relief radius less than 0.020 inch.

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Required Actions

Inspect tail rotor blades assembly (P/N B2-111-11) for tool marks deeper than 0.010 inch and relief radius less than 0.020 inch using sealing wax impressions and magnification. Remove blades with non-compliant dimensions from service before further flight; reinstall compliant blades per maintenance manual.

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Compliance Time

Before the accumulation of 125 hours' time in service (for blades with <100 hours at AD effective date) or within the next 25 hours' time in service (for blades with ≥100 hours at AD effective date).

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Affected Aircraft

Brantly International, Inc. Model B-2 Series Helicopters, serial numbers 454 and below, equipped with tail rotor blades assembly P/N B2-111-11.

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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Rotor Blades

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AD Number:
65-28-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Blades
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/14/1965
Make:
Brantly International, Inc.
Model:
B-2 | B-2A | B-2B
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 65-28-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-168

AD NUMBER:   65-28-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 14, 1965.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
65-28-01 BRANTLY: Amdt. 39-168 Part 39 Federal Register December 14, 1965. Applies to Model B-2 Series Helicopters, Serial Number 454 and Below, Equipped with Tail Rotor Blades Assembly, P/N B2-111-11.

Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent further failures of the tail rotor blade grip at the outboard thrust bearing shoulder, accomplish the following:

(a) For helicopters with tail rotor blades assembly, P/N B2-111-11, with less than 100 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, comply with (c) through (g) before the accumulation of 125 hours' time in service.

(b) For helicopters with tail rotor blades assembly, P/N B2-111-11, with 100 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, comply with (c) through (g) within the next 25 hours' time in service.

(c) Remove and disassemble tail rotor blades assembly, P/N B2-111-11, from hub and thrust bearings in accordance with Brantly Model B2B Maintenance Manual.

(d) Using letter sealing wax or any other hard-setting, low-temperature-melting (250 degrees F. or less) material, make an impression of the thrust bearing shoulder relief radius in the grip at Blade Station 3.06, and inspect for a radius less than 0.020 inch.

(e) Using at least a two-power magnifying glass, inspect for sharp corner circumferential tool marks deeper than 0.010 inch.

(f) Remove from service any tail rotor blade with tool marks deeper than 0.010 inch or relief radius less than 0.020 inch before further flight.

(g) Reinstall any tail rotor blade with tool marks not deeper than 0.010 inch or relief radius not less than 0.020 inch in accordance with Brantly Model B2B Maintenance Manual.

This directive effective December 14, 1965

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Blades
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/14/1965
Make:
Brantly International, Inc.
Model:
B-2 | B-2A | B-2B
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: 65-28-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-168

AD NUMBER:   65-28-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 14, 1965.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
65-28-01 BRANTLY: Amdt. 39-168 Part 39 Federal Register December 14, 1965. Applies to Model B-2 Series Helicopters, Serial Number 454 and Below, Equipped with Tail Rotor Blades Assembly, P/N B2-111-11.

Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent further failures of the tail rotor blade grip at the outboard thrust bearing shoulder, accomplish the following:

(a) For helicopters with tail rotor blades assembly, P/N B2-111-11, with less than 100 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, comply with (c) through (g) before the accumulation of 125 hours' time in service.

(b) For helicopters with tail rotor blades assembly, P/N B2-111-11, with 100 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, comply with (c) through (g) within the next 25 hours' time in service.

(c) Remove and disassemble tail rotor blades assembly, P/N B2-111-11, from hub and thrust bearings in accordance with Brantly Model B2B Maintenance Manual.

(d) Using letter sealing wax or any other hard-setting, low-temperature-melting (250 degrees F. or less) material, make an impression of the thrust bearing shoulder relief radius in the grip at Blade Station 3.06, and inspect for a radius less than 0.020 inch.

(e) Using at least a two-power magnifying glass, inspect for sharp corner circumferential tool marks deeper than 0.010 inch.

(f) Remove from service any tail rotor blade with tool marks deeper than 0.010 inch or relief radius less than 0.020 inch before further flight.

(g) Reinstall any tail rotor blade with tool marks not deeper than 0.010 inch or relief radius not less than 0.020 inch in accordance with Brantly Model B2B Maintenance Manual.

This directive effective December 14, 1965

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