AD 67-29-07
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | HRS-1/CH-19 | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | HRS-3/H-19B | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-55 | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-55B | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-55C | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the azimuth control rod assembly, P/N S1440-2105-1.
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Required Actions
Remove from service control rod assemblies with 725 or more hours' time in service within the next 25 hours' time in service. Remove from service other control rod assemblies before accumulating 750 hours' time in service. Inspect assemblies within 15 hours' time in service after the effective date and every 50 hours' time in service thereafter per Sikorsky Service Bulletin 55B40-5.
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Compliance Time
Effective November 3, 1967.
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Affected Aircraft
Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters equipped with Wright R-1300 engines.
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Federal Register Abstract
Azimuth Control Rod Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-29-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-29-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters Subject: Azimuth Control Rod Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/03/1967 Make: Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: HRS-1/CH-19 | HRS-3/H-19B | S-55 | S-55B | S-55C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-29-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-504 AD NUMBER: 67-29-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 3, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-29-07 SIKORSKY: Amdt. 39-504 Part 39 Federal Register November 3, 1967. Applies to Type S-55 Helicopters equipped with Wright R-1300 engines (Restricted and Normal Category). Compliance required as indicated. To prevent fatigue failure of the azimuth control rod assembly, P/N S1440-2105-1, accomplish the following: (a) Remove from service all control rod assemblies, P/N S1440-2105-1, with 725 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD within the next 25 hours' time in service. (b) Remove from service all other control rod assemblies P/N S1440-2105-1, before the accumulation of 750 hours' time in service. (c) Within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the control rod assembly in accordance with paragraph B of Sikorsky Service Bulletin No. 55B40-5, dated October 18, 1967, or later revisions approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Eastern Region. Equivalent inspections may be approved by an FAA maintenance inspector. This amendment effective November 3, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-29-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-29-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters Subject: Azimuth Control Rod Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/03/1967 Make: Orlando Helicopter Airways, Inc. | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: HRS-1/CH-19 | HRS-3/H-19B | S-55 | S-55B | S-55C 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: 67-29-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-504 AD NUMBER: 67-29-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-55 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 3, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-29-07 SIKORSKY: Amdt. 39-504 Part 39 Federal Register November 3, 1967. Applies to Type S-55 Helicopters equipped with Wright R-1300 engines (Restricted and Normal Category). Compliance required as indicated. To prevent fatigue failure of the azimuth control rod assembly, P/N S1440-2105-1, accomplish the following: (a) Remove from service all control rod assemblies, P/N S1440-2105-1, with 725 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD within the next 25 hours' time in service. (b) Remove from service all other control rod assemblies P/N S1440-2105-1, before the accumulation of 750 hours' time in service. (c) Within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the control rod assembly in accordance with paragraph B of Sikorsky Service Bulletin No. 55B40-5, dated October 18, 1967, or later revisions approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Eastern Region. Equivalent inspections may be approved by an FAA maintenance inspector. This amendment effective November 3, 1967. FOOTER:
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