AD 69-21-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 269A | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 269A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 269B | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369H | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HE | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HM | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HS | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the input pinion shaft (part of the 369A5425 gear shaft assembly) in the tail rotor transmission could lead to loss of tail rotor power.
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Required Actions
Determine if the transmission gearbox serial number is listed in specified Hughes Service Information Notices. Replace the gearbox before next flight or within 90 hours total time in service, depending on current time in service. Gearboxes in spares inventory with listed serial numbers must not be installed.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and MD Helicopters, Inc. Models 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS with Hughes P/N 269A6027 or 369A5400 tail rotor transmission installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Failure of Input Pinion Shaft
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-21-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-21-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters Subject: Failure of Input Pinion Shaft Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. Model: 269A | 269A-1 | 269B | 369H | 369HE | 369HM | 369HS 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-21-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-859 AD NUMBER: 69-21-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-21-01 HUGHES: Amdt. 39-859. Applies to Model 269 and 369H series helicopters with Hughes P/N 269A6027 or 369A5400 tail rotor transmission installed. Compliance required prior to further flight unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of tail rotor power due to possible failure of the input pinion shaft (a part of the 369A5425 gear shaft assembly) of certain tail rotor transmissions accomplish the following: Prior to further flight, determine if the serial number of the transmission gearbox installed is one of those listed in Hughes Service Information Notice, No. N-71, dated September 24, 1969 or later FAA approved revisions (all 269 series), or Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-1, dated September 24, 1969, or later FAA approved revisions (all Model 369H series). If the gearbox is listed, and if the total time in service of the gearbox is in excess of 90 hours, replace the gearbox before the next flight with a gearbox marked with "M" on the tail rotor transmission identification plate or a serial number not listed in the Hughes Notices. For those gearboxes listed with less than 90 hours total time in service, replace the gearbox before 90 hours total time in service. If the tail rotor gearboxes are in spares inventory and within the listed serial numbers, they must not be installed on any aircraft. NOTE: The tail rotor transmission identification plate will be stamped with the letter "M" following the serial number to indicate installation of a satisfactory input pinoin shaft. Hughes Service Information Notice N-71 dated September 24, 1969, or later FAA approved revisions and HN-1 dated September 24, 1969 or later FAA approved revisions cover same subject. This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated September 26, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-21-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-21-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters Subject: Failure of Input Pinion Shaft Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | MD Helicopters, Inc. Model: 269A | 269A-1 | 269B | 369H | 369HE | 369HM | 369HS 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-21-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-859 AD NUMBER: 69-21-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269 and 369H series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-21-01 HUGHES: Amdt. 39-859. Applies to Model 269 and 369H series helicopters with Hughes P/N 269A6027 or 369A5400 tail rotor transmission installed. Compliance required prior to further flight unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of tail rotor power due to possible failure of the input pinion shaft (a part of the 369A5425 gear shaft assembly) of certain tail rotor transmissions accomplish the following: Prior to further flight, determine if the serial number of the transmission gearbox installed is one of those listed in Hughes Service Information Notice, No. N-71, dated September 24, 1969 or later FAA approved revisions (all 269 series), or Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-1, dated September 24, 1969, or later FAA approved revisions (all Model 369H series). If the gearbox is listed, and if the total time in service of the gearbox is in excess of 90 hours, replace the gearbox before the next flight with a gearbox marked with "M" on the tail rotor transmission identification plate or a serial number not listed in the Hughes Notices. For those gearboxes listed with less than 90 hours total time in service, replace the gearbox before 90 hours total time in service. If the tail rotor gearboxes are in spares inventory and within the listed serial numbers, they must not be installed on any aircraft. NOTE: The tail rotor transmission identification plate will be stamped with the letter "M" following the serial number to indicate installation of a satisfactory input pinoin shaft. Hughes Service Information Notice N-71 dated September 24, 1969, or later FAA approved revisions and HN-1 dated September 24, 1969 or later FAA approved revisions cover same subject. This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated September 26, 1969. FOOTER:
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