AD 75-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | UH-12D | Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D, UH-12E, UH-12E-L, UH-12L, and UH-12L4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | UH-12L | Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D, UH-12E, UH-12E-L, UH-12L, and UH-12L4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | UH-12L4 | Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D, UH-12E, UH-12E-L, UH-12L, and UH-12L4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | UH-12E | Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D, UH-12E, UH-12E-L, UH-12L, and UH-12L4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | UH-12E-L | Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D, UH-12E, UH-12E-L, UH-12L, and UH-12L4 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Power loss due to slippage of the mercury clutch in the rotor drive system.
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Required Actions
Remove the existing placard stating 'No further flight if clutch engagement time exceeds 25 seconds', install decal placard part number 81426-7 on the instrument panel, and incorporate Hiller Rotorcraft Flight Manual Revision dated April 15, 1975.
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Compliance Time
within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Hiller Models UH-12D, UH-12E, UH-12E-L, UH-12L, and UH-12L4 helicopters except those modified with Allison 250 series engines under STC SH177WE or SH178WE.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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