AD 75-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | FH1100 Manufacturing Corporation | 1100 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild (Hiller) Model 1100 and FG-1100 Helicopters |
| aircraft | FH1100 Manufacturing Corporation | FH-1100 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild (Hiller) Model 1100 and FG-1100 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the tail fin spar channel, P/N 24-62030-7 or P/N 24-62030-43, in the area of the tail rotor gear box mount, P/N 24-62006-3.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail fin spar channel for cracks by removing the tail rotor gear box fairing and fin leading edge cover, cleaning the area with metachlor or equivalent, and using a ten power magnifying glass. Replace with an uncracked fin assembly or alter if cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
within the next five hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 95 hours in service and at every 100 hours in service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild (Hiller) Model 1100 and FH1100 helicopters certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Fin Spar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild (Hiller) Model 1100 and FG-1100 Helicopters Subject: Tail Fin Spar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/08/1975 Make: FH1100 Manufacturing Corporation Model: 1100 | FH-1100 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2251 AD NUMBER: 75-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild (Hiller) Model 1100 and FG-1100 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 8, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-03-04 FAIRCHILD (HILLER): Amendment 39-2071 as amended by Amendment 39-2251. Applies to model 1100 and FH1100 type helicopters certificated in all categories. To detect cracks in the tail fin spar channel, P/N 24-62030-7 or P/N 24-62030-43 in the area of the tail rotor gear box mount, P/N 24-62006-3, accomplish the following inspection or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, within the next five hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 95 hours in service and at every 100 hours in service thereafter: 1. Remove tail rotor gear box fairing and fin leading edge cover. 2. Clean the tail fin spar in an area one inch in diameter around the left and right forward attachment bolts (two of ten to which the tail rotor gear box mount is attached to the spar) and the spar surface between these two attachments and forward, for a distance of 1 1/2 inches with metachlor or equivalent grease and oil remover by light scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush. 3. Inspect the cleaned area for cracks with at least a ten power magnifying glass by looking through the front end of the tail rotor gear box mount fitting. 4. If a crack is found, replace with an uncracked fin assembly that has been inspected in accordance with the above procedure or alter fin in accordance with an alteration approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region before further flight. Amendment 39-2071 was effective January 27, 1975, and was effective for all recipients of the airmail letter of December 9, 1974, upon receipt. This amendment 39-2251 is effective July 8, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild (Hiller) Model 1100 and FG-1100 Helicopters Subject: Tail Fin Spar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/08/1975 Make: FH1100 Manufacturing Corporation Model: 1100 | FH-1100 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: 75-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2251 AD NUMBER: 75-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild (Hiller) Model 1100 and FG-1100 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 8, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-03-04 FAIRCHILD (HILLER): Amendment 39-2071 as amended by Amendment 39-2251. Applies to model 1100 and FH1100 type helicopters certificated in all categories. To detect cracks in the tail fin spar channel, P/N 24-62030-7 or P/N 24-62030-43 in the area of the tail rotor gear box mount, P/N 24-62006-3, accomplish the following inspection or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, within the next five hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 95 hours in service and at every 100 hours in service thereafter: 1. Remove tail rotor gear box fairing and fin leading edge cover. 2. Clean the tail fin spar in an area one inch in diameter around the left and right forward attachment bolts (two of ten to which the tail rotor gear box mount is attached to the spar) and the spar surface between these two attachments and forward, for a distance of 1 1/2 inches with metachlor or equivalent grease and oil remover by light scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush. 3. Inspect the cleaned area for cracks with at least a ten power magnifying glass by looking through the front end of the tail rotor gear box mount fitting. 4. If a crack is found, replace with an uncracked fin assembly that has been inspected in accordance with the above procedure or alter fin in accordance with an alteration approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region before further flight. Amendment 39-2071 was effective January 27, 1975, and was effective for all recipients of the airmail letter of December 9, 1974, upon receipt. This amendment 39-2251 is effective July 8, 1975. FOOTER:
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