AD 67-14-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Air & Space America, Inc. | 18A | Airworthiness Directives; Air and Space Model 18A Gyroplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Separation in the leading edge protective strip of the rotor blade
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Required Actions
Modify the rotor blades in accordance with Service Bulletin No. 15, and track the rotor blade set before return to service. Discard blades with leading edge protective strip separations unless authorized repair is performed.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Air & Space America, Inc. Model 18A Gyroplanes equipped with Air and Space Rotor Blades
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Federal Register Abstract
Rotor Blade Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Air and Space Model 18A Gyroplanes Subject: Rotor Blade Modification Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: April 29, 1967 Citation Publish Date: 04/29/1967 Effective Date: 04/29/1967 Make: Air & Space America, Inc. Model: 18A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-14-01 CITATION: [Federal Register: April 29, 1967] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-405 AD NUMBER: 67-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Air and Space Model 18A Gyroplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 29, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-14-01 AIR and SPACE: Amdt. 39-405 Part 39 Federal Register April 29, 1967. Applies to Model 18A Gyroplanes Equipped with Air and Space Rotor Blades. Before further flight of any Air and Space Model 18A gyroplane, unless already accomplished, modify the rotor blades in accordance with Air and Space Manufacturing, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 15, dated December 27, 1966, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Central Region. Upon completion of this modification the rotor blade set need not be rebalanced, but must be tracked before return to service. NOTE: Pursuant to Air and Space Manufacturing, Inc. Maintenance and Rigging Manual, page 30, Section M, no separations are permitted in the leading edge protective strip of the rotor blade. If separation is detected, the blade should be discarded unless a repair is authorized by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Central Region. This directive effective April 29, 1967 and supersedes the telegraphic airworthiness directive of January 17 on the subject. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Air and Space Model 18A Gyroplanes Subject: Rotor Blade Modification Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: April 29, 1967 Citation Publish Date: 04/29/1967 Effective Date: 04/29/1967 Make: Air & Space America, Inc. Model: 18A 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: 67-14-01 CITATION: [Federal Register: April 29, 1967] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-405 AD NUMBER: 67-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Air and Space Model 18A Gyroplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 29, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-14-01 AIR and SPACE: Amdt. 39-405 Part 39 Federal Register April 29, 1967. Applies to Model 18A Gyroplanes Equipped with Air and Space Rotor Blades. Before further flight of any Air and Space Model 18A gyroplane, unless already accomplished, modify the rotor blades in accordance with Air and Space Manufacturing, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 15, dated December 27, 1966, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Central Region. Upon completion of this modification the rotor blade set need not be rebalanced, but must be tracked before return to service. NOTE: Pursuant to Air and Space Manufacturing, Inc. Maintenance and Rigging Manual, page 30, Section M, no separations are permitted in the leading edge protective strip of the rotor blade. If separation is detected, the blade should be discarded unless a repair is authorized by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Central Region. This directive effective April 29, 1967 and supersedes the telegraphic airworthiness directive of January 17 on the subject. FOOTER:
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