AD 71-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-62A and S-55 Helicopters

AD Number
71-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-55 Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-62A and S-55 Helicopters
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S62A Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-62A and S-55 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the S-62A and S-55 Servo Support Bracket P/N 1440-2415.

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Required Actions

Inspect the servo support bracket within 25 hours in service after the AD's effective date if not done in last 95 hours. Subsequent inspections every 120 hours in service. Conduct fluorescent magnetic particle inspection at gear box overhaul or 1250 hours, whichever comes first.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours in service after December 30, 1971, and every 120 hours thereafter. Fluorescent magnetic particle inspection required at gear box overhaul or 1250 hours in service, whichever comes first.

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Models S-62A and S-55 Helicopters certified in all categories.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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