AD 74-21-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269A | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269B | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269C | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in canopy slat surfaces and insecure slat attachment hardware or canopy attachment areas could result in canopy slat failure.
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Required Actions
Conduct daily close visual checks or inspections for cracks and hardware security. Replace cracked or damaged slats with specified parts or approved alternatives. Modify canopy slats per Hughes Service Information Notice N-127 within 50 hours time in service after April 4, 1975.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this amendment (April 4, 1975), unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation models 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C helicopters with canopy slat P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7.
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Federal Register Abstract
Canopy Slats
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-21-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-21-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters Subject: Canopy Slats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/04/1975 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A | 269A-1 | 269B | 269C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-21-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1987 AD NUMBER: 74-21-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 4, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-21-04 HUGHES HELICOPTERS: Amendment 39-1987 as amended by Amendment 39-2147. Applies to Hughes 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters certificated in all categories, including military TH-55A equipped with canopy slat P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7. Compliance required as indicated. To detect possible cracks in canopy slat surfaces, and the condition and security of slat attachment hardware and canopy attachment areas, and provide for modification of the canopy slat, accomplish the following: (a) On each day the helicopter is flown, conduct a close visual check by the pilot in command or an inspection by a certificated mechanic of the canopy slat surfaces over the entire length for cracks, slat attachment hardware and canopy attachment areas for condition and security. Note: The person who performs the check or inspection shall record it in the appropriate aircraft records per FAR 91.173. (1) If cracks or other damage are found, replace prior to further flight with: (i) P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7 modified in accordance with (b), below; or (ii) P/N 269A2214; or (iii) If the 50 hour limitation specified by (b), below, has not been exceeded, an unmodified part P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7 may be used, provided, it is modified at the time specified by (b), below; or (iv) A part approved by Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) Prior to the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this amendment, 39-2147, unless already accomplished, modify the canopy slat, P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7, in accordance with the instructions contained in Hughes Service Information Notice N-127, dated March 5, 1975, or later FAA-approved revisions, or equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) Upon installation of P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7 modified in accordance with (b), above, or P/N 269A2214 or other part approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, the daily visual check or inspection in accordance with (a) above may be discontinued. Amendment 39-1987, was effective October 16, 1974, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by airmail letter dated September 23, 1974. This Amendment 39-2147, to AD 74-21-04 becomes effective April 4, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-21-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-21-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters Subject: Canopy Slats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/04/1975 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A | 269A-1 | 269B | 269C 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: 74-21-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1987 AD NUMBER: 74-21-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 4, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-21-04 HUGHES HELICOPTERS: Amendment 39-1987 as amended by Amendment 39-2147. Applies to Hughes 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C Helicopters certificated in all categories, including military TH-55A equipped with canopy slat P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7. Compliance required as indicated. To detect possible cracks in canopy slat surfaces, and the condition and security of slat attachment hardware and canopy attachment areas, and provide for modification of the canopy slat, accomplish the following: (a) On each day the helicopter is flown, conduct a close visual check by the pilot in command or an inspection by a certificated mechanic of the canopy slat surfaces over the entire length for cracks, slat attachment hardware and canopy attachment areas for condition and security. Note: The person who performs the check or inspection shall record it in the appropriate aircraft records per FAR 91.173. (1) If cracks or other damage are found, replace prior to further flight with: (i) P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7 modified in accordance with (b), below; or (ii) P/N 269A2214; or (iii) If the 50 hour limitation specified by (b), below, has not been exceeded, an unmodified part P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7 may be used, provided, it is modified at the time specified by (b), below; or (iv) A part approved by Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) Prior to the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this amendment, 39-2147, unless already accomplished, modify the canopy slat, P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7, in accordance with the instructions contained in Hughes Service Information Notice N-127, dated March 5, 1975, or later FAA-approved revisions, or equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) Upon installation of P/N 269A2297 or 269A2297-7 modified in accordance with (b), above, or P/N 269A2214 or other part approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, the daily visual check or inspection in accordance with (a) above may be discontinued. Amendment 39-1987, was effective October 16, 1974, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by airmail letter dated September 23, 1974. This Amendment 39-2147, to AD 74-21-04 becomes effective April 4, 1975. FOOTER:
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