AD 74-25-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-61L | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM Helicopters |
| aircraft | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-61N | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM Helicopters |
| aircraft | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-61NM | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The engine air inlet deflector installation (P/N S6107-21115 Series) may cause an unsafe condition due to reduced engine inlet air flow, leading to potential engine power loss or failure.
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Required Actions
Reduce each takeoff gross weight limitation in the FAA approved flight manuals by 800 pounds until specific revisions are incorporated into the flight manuals. Incorporate the required revisions to the flight manuals as specified in paragraphs (a), (b), or (c).
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Compliance Time
prior to next flight
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Affected Aircraft
Sikorsky Models S-61L (including serial no. 61425 and subsequent), S-61N, and S-61NM helicopters equipped with engine air inlet deflector installation (P/N S6107-2115 Series)
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Federal Register Abstract
Takeoff Gross Weight Limitation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-25-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-25-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM Helicopters Subject: Takeoff Gross Weight Limitation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/16/1974 Make: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: S-61L | S-61N | S-61NM Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-25-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2035 AD NUMBER: 74-25-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated October 16, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-25-06 SIKORSKY: Amendment 39-2035. Applies to S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM helicopters certified in all categories equipped with engine air inlet deflector installation (P/N S6107-21115 Series). Compliance with this airworthiness directive is required prior to next flight. Prior to each flight, reduce each takeoff gross weight limitation prescribed by the FAA approved Sikorsky Helicopter Flight Manual and applicable supplements 800 pounds until: (a) receipt and incorporation of Revision No. 6, dated June 13, 1974, or Revision No. 7, dated July 24, 1974, for the FAA approved S-61N helicopter Flight Manual (SA 4045-82), (b) receipt and incorporation of correcting revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, New England Region, to Supplement No. 22, dated December 6, 1973, for the FAA approved S-61L helicopter flight manual (SA 4045-30) or, (c) receipt and incorporation of correcting revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, New England Region, to Supplement No. 4, dated December 6, 1973, for the FAA approved S-61L (serial no. 61425 and subsequent) helicopter flight manual (SA 4045-100). 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 October 16, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-25-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-25-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM Helicopters Subject: Takeoff Gross Weight Limitation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/16/1974 Make: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: S-61L | S-61N | S-61NM 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: 74-25-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2035 AD NUMBER: 74-25-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Models S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated October 16, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-25-06 SIKORSKY: Amendment 39-2035. Applies to S-61L, S-61N, and S-61NM helicopters certified in all categories equipped with engine air inlet deflector installation (P/N S6107-21115 Series). Compliance with this airworthiness directive is required prior to next flight. Prior to each flight, reduce each takeoff gross weight limitation prescribed by the FAA approved Sikorsky Helicopter Flight Manual and applicable supplements 800 pounds until: (a) receipt and incorporation of Revision No. 6, dated June 13, 1974, or Revision No. 7, dated July 24, 1974, for the FAA approved S-61N helicopter Flight Manual (SA 4045-82), (b) receipt and incorporation of correcting revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, New England Region, to Supplement No. 22, dated December 6, 1973, for the FAA approved S-61L helicopter flight manual (SA 4045-30) or, (c) receipt and incorporation of correcting revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, New England Region, to Supplement No. 4, dated December 6, 1973, for the FAA approved S-61L (serial no. 61425 and subsequent) helicopter flight manual (SA 4045-100). 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 October 16, 1974. FOOTER:
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