AD 66-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269A | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269B | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. |
Unsafe Condition
The existing tail position light bulb may not provide adequate visibility, creating a possible navigational hazard.
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Required Actions
Replace the existing tail position light bulb with General Electric No. 1777 bulb (for 12-volt systems) or Grimes No. 1683 bulb (for 24-volt systems) or FAA-approved equivalents.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters.
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Federal Register Abstract
Electrical System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. Subject: Electrical System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/14/1966 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A | 269A-1 | 269B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-181 AD NUMBER: 66-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 14, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-03-02 HUGHES: Amdt. 39-181, Part 39, Federal Register January 14, 1966. Applies to Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To eliminate a possible navigational hazard, accomplish the following: (a) On helicopters with the 12-volt electrical system, remove the existing tail position light bulb and replace it with General Electric No. 1777 bulb or FAA-approved equivalent. (b) On helicopters with the 24-volt electrical system, remove the existing bulb and replace it with a Grimes No. 1683 bulb or FAA-approved equivalent. (Hughes Service Notices Nos. 2A-54 (269A), 2A-1-21 (269A-1 and (2B-22), (269B) dated October 28, 1965, pertain to this same modification.) This directive effective January 14, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. Subject: Electrical System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/14/1966 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A | 269A-1 | 269B 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: 66-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-181 AD NUMBER: 66-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 14, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-03-02 HUGHES: Amdt. 39-181, Part 39, Federal Register January 14, 1966. Applies to Models 269A, 269A-1, and 269B Helicopters. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To eliminate a possible navigational hazard, accomplish the following: (a) On helicopters with the 12-volt electrical system, remove the existing tail position light bulb and replace it with General Electric No. 1777 bulb or FAA-approved equivalent. (b) On helicopters with the 24-volt electrical system, remove the existing bulb and replace it with a Grimes No. 1683 bulb or FAA-approved equivalent. (Hughes Service Notices Nos. 2A-54 (269A), 2A-1-21 (269A-1 and (2B-22), (269B) dated October 28, 1965, pertain to this same modification.) This directive effective January 14, 1966. FOOTER:
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