AD 67-09-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2 | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2A | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2B | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The Fafnir P/N 212K bearing installed on the upper main rotor mast may have insufficient service life and reliability.
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Required Actions
Remove the Fafnir P/N 212K bearing and replace it with an Indiana Gear Works P/N 4524A56, Revision E, sealed bearing as prescribed by Brantly Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 21 and applicable maintenance manuals.
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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
Brantly International, Inc. Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters with P/N B2-324 Transmission Serial Numbers prior to Serial Number 307.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor Mast
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Mast Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/20/1967 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Brantly International, Inc. Model: B-2 | B-2A | B-2B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-373 AD NUMBER: 67-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 20, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-09-02 BRANTLY: Amdt. 39-373 Part 39 Federal Register March 21, 1967. Applies to Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters with P/N B2-324 Transmission Serial Numbers Prior to Serial Number 307. Compliance required as indicated. To improve the service life and reliability of the upper main rotor mast bearing, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the Fafnir P/N 212K bearing presently installed and replace it with an Indiana Gear Works P/N 4524A56, Revision E, sealed bearing. This substitution is to be accomplished as prescribed by Brantly Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 21 and applicable sections of the Model B-2 Series helicopter maintenance manuals. This directive effective April 20, 1967 FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Mast Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/20/1967 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: 67-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-373 AD NUMBER: 67-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 20, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-09-02 BRANTLY: Amdt. 39-373 Part 39 Federal Register March 21, 1967. Applies to Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters with P/N B2-324 Transmission Serial Numbers Prior to Serial Number 307. Compliance required as indicated. To improve the service life and reliability of the upper main rotor mast bearing, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the Fafnir P/N 212K bearing presently installed and replace it with an Indiana Gear Works P/N 4524A56, Revision E, sealed bearing. This substitution is to be accomplished as prescribed by Brantly Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 21 and applicable sections of the Model B-2 Series helicopter maintenance manuals. This directive effective April 20, 1967 FOOTER:
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