AD 75-08-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-61N | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-61N Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The baggage door, part number S6120-72601-1, may open in flight due to failure of the locking mechanism and pins, which could result in structural damage or loss of cargo.
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Required Actions
Before each flight, a flight crewmember or ground service personnel must check the baggage door to ensure it is closed and the locking mechanism and pins are locked. If the door opens during flight, indicated by a warning light, reduce aircraft speed to 45 knots and land as soon as practicable.
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Compliance Time
within 5 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Sikorsky Model S-61N helicopters certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Baggage Doors
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-08-15.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-08-15 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-61N Helicopters Subject: Baggage Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: S-61N Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-08-15 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2163 AD NUMBER: 75-08-15 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-61N Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-08-15 SIKORSKY: Amendment 39-2163. Applies to S-61N helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 5 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD. (1) Prior to each flight, a flight crewmember or ground service personnel shall check the baggage door, P/N S6120-72601-1, to ensure that it is closed and the locking mechanism and pins are in the locked position. (2) If the baggage door opens in flight as indicated by warning light in the instrument panel and the door cannot be closed and locked, the aircraft speed must be reduced to 45 knots and a landing made as soon as practicable. This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-08-15.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-08-15 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-61N Helicopters Subject: Baggage Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: S-61N 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: 75-08-15 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2163 AD NUMBER: 75-08-15 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-61N Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-08-15 SIKORSKY: Amendment 39-2163. Applies to S-61N helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 5 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD. (1) Prior to each flight, a flight crewmember or ground service personnel shall check the baggage door, P/N S6120-72601-1, to ensure that it is closed and the locking mechanism and pins are in the locked position. (2) If the baggage door opens in flight as indicated by warning light in the instrument panel and the door cannot be closed and locked, the aircraft speed must be reduced to 45 knots and a landing made as soon as practicable. This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER. FOOTER:
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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