AD 75-10-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters

AD Number
75-10-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369 Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369A Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369H Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369HE Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369HM Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369HS Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks exist in the root fittings of the tail rotor blades, part number 369A1613 or 369A1613-3, which could result in blade failure.

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Required Actions

Perform daily close visual checks or inspections per Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-83, remove cracked blades from service before further flight, and complete Part I of HN-83 within 50 hours time in service. Spare blades must also comply with Parts I and II of HN-83 before installation.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time in service for Part I of HN-83; daily checks must be performed each day the helicopter is operated.

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Affected Aircraft

Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters with aluminum tail rotor blades, part number 369A1613 or 369A1613-3.

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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Rotor Blades

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AD Number:
75-10-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Blades
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/17/1975
Make:
MD Helicopters, Inc.
Model:
369 | 369A | 369H | 369HE | 369HM | 369HS
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: 75-10-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2196

AD NUMBER:   75-10-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 17, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-10-04 HUGHES HELICOPTERS: Amendment 39-2196. Applies to Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters certificated in all categories including Military YOH-6A and OH-6A equipped with aluminum tail rotor blades, part number 369A1613 or 369A1613-3. To determine if cracks exist in the root fittings of the tail rotor blades and assure timely rework of the fittings accomplish the following:

A. Perform a close visual check by the pilot in command, or inspection by a certificated mechanic on any day the helicopter is operated, in accordance with Part III of Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-83, dated April 15, 1975 or later FAA approved revisions. Comply with Part II of the notice for those blades specified therein prior to the first daily check or inspection. Remove all cracked blades from service prior to further flight. Note: The person who performs the check or inspection shall record it in the appropriate aircraft records per FAR 91.173.

B. Within the next 50 hours time in service, unless already accomplished, comply with Part I of Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-83, dated April 15, 1975 or later FAA-approved revisions. Remove all cracked blades from service prior to further flight. Continue the checks or inspections specified in paragraph A. above.

C. For blades in spares inventory, including blades on spare tail rotor assemblies, accomplish Parts I and II of the Hughes S.I.N. No. HN-83, dated April 15, 1975, or later FAA- approved revisions, at or before installation on helicopter.

D. Equivalent checks, inspections and rework may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

E. Aircraft may be flown to a base for performance of that work required by paragraph B., above, of this AD, per FARs 21.197 and 21.199."

This amendment is effective May 12, 1975, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by airmail letter dated April 17, 1975.

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AD Number:
75-10-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Blades
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/17/1975
Make:
MD Helicopters, Inc.
Model:
369 | 369A | 369H | 369HE | 369HM | 369HS
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: 75-10-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2196

AD NUMBER:   75-10-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 17, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-10-04 HUGHES HELICOPTERS: Amendment 39-2196. Applies to Hughes model 369, 369A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 369HE helicopters certificated in all categories including Military YOH-6A and OH-6A equipped with aluminum tail rotor blades, part number 369A1613 or 369A1613-3. To determine if cracks exist in the root fittings of the tail rotor blades and assure timely rework of the fittings accomplish the following:

A. Perform a close visual check by the pilot in command, or inspection by a certificated mechanic on any day the helicopter is operated, in accordance with Part III of Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-83, dated April 15, 1975 or later FAA approved revisions. Comply with Part II of the notice for those blades specified therein prior to the first daily check or inspection. Remove all cracked blades from service prior to further flight. Note: The person who performs the check or inspection shall record it in the appropriate aircraft records per FAR 91.173.

B. Within the next 50 hours time in service, unless already accomplished, comply with Part I of Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-83, dated April 15, 1975 or later FAA-approved revisions. Remove all cracked blades from service prior to further flight. Continue the checks or inspections specified in paragraph A. above.

C. For blades in spares inventory, including blades on spare tail rotor assemblies, accomplish Parts I and II of the Hughes S.I.N. No. HN-83, dated April 15, 1975, or later FAA- approved revisions, at or before installation on helicopter.

D. Equivalent checks, inspections and rework may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

E. Aircraft may be flown to a base for performance of that work required by paragraph B., above, of this AD, per FARs 21.197 and 21.199."

This amendment is effective May 12, 1975, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by airmail letter dated April 17, 1975.

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