AD 75-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The | F-28A | Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28A Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Improper machining of the tapered bore of main rotor spindle P/N 28-14282 and excessive bore depth in main rotor spindles, which may lead to spindle failure.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time in service after July 1, 1976, inspect helicopters listed in Table I for improper machining using Enstrom Service Note No. 0020A or approved procedure. Identify affected spindles as life limited and replace them no later than 4,500 hours total time in service. Similarly, inspect Table II helicopters for excessive bore depth using Service Note 0021B, mark deficient spindles, and replace them by 4,500 hours.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive
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Affected Aircraft
Enstrom Model F-28A helicopters with serial numbers listed in Table I and II (specific serials provided) and those receiving replacement main rotor spindles between June 18, 1974, and October 1, 1974.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28A Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1976 Make: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The Model: F-28A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2651 AD NUMBER: 75-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 1, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-22-01 ENSTROM: Amendment 39-2384 as amended by Amendment 39-2651. Applies to Enstrom Model F-28A helicopters certificated in all categories, as indicated in the following tables: Table I - Improper Machining of the Tapered Bore of Main Rotor Spindle P/N 28- 14282. Helicopter S/N's 203, 205, 209, 216, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 227, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240 and all other helicopters which received replacement main rotor spindles between June 18, 1974 and October 1, 1974 inclusive. Table II - Bore of Main Rotor Spindle P/N 28-14282 Machined Too Deep. Helicopter S/N's 116, 117, 160, 177, 178, 179, 184, 185, 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 204, and 217. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To detect main rotor spindles with machining deficiencies accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, inspect all helicopters listed in Table I above for improper machining of the tapered spindle bore in accordance with the information contained in Enstrom Service Note No. 0020A dated August 11, 1975, or an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region. All spindles that have been machined with a straight internal bore shall be identified in the log book as a life limited spindle. (See paragraph (c) for retirement life of these spindles.) (b) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, inspect all helicopter main rotor spindles listed in Table II above for an excessive bore depth in accordance with the information contained in Enstrom Service Note 0021B dated, August 11, 1975, or an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region. All spindles that have been machined with an improper bore depth shall be identified in the log book as life limited spindles. (See paragraph (c) for the retirement life of these spindles.) (c) Main rotor spindles which have machining deficiencies indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) above are considered to be life limited parts and must be replaced with a new part of the same part number no later than at 4,500 hours total time in service and the life depleted part is to be rendered unserviceable. Spindles which are determined to be machined correctly may be returned to service and do not have a life limit imposed on them. Amendment 39-2384 became effective October 20, 1975. This amendment becomes effective July 1, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28A Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1976 Make: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The Model: F-28A 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: 75-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2651 AD NUMBER: 75-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 1, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-22-01 ENSTROM: Amendment 39-2384 as amended by Amendment 39-2651. Applies to Enstrom Model F-28A helicopters certificated in all categories, as indicated in the following tables: Table I - Improper Machining of the Tapered Bore of Main Rotor Spindle P/N 28- 14282. Helicopter S/N's 203, 205, 209, 216, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 227, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240 and all other helicopters which received replacement main rotor spindles between June 18, 1974 and October 1, 1974 inclusive. Table II - Bore of Main Rotor Spindle P/N 28-14282 Machined Too Deep. Helicopter S/N's 116, 117, 160, 177, 178, 179, 184, 185, 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 204, and 217. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To detect main rotor spindles with machining deficiencies accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, inspect all helicopters listed in Table I above for improper machining of the tapered spindle bore in accordance with the information contained in Enstrom Service Note No. 0020A dated August 11, 1975, or an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region. All spindles that have been machined with a straight internal bore shall be identified in the log book as a life limited spindle. (See paragraph (c) for retirement life of these spindles.) (b) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, inspect all helicopter main rotor spindles listed in Table II above for an excessive bore depth in accordance with the information contained in Enstrom Service Note 0021B dated, August 11, 1975, or an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region. All spindles that have been machined with an improper bore depth shall be identified in the log book as life limited spindles. (See paragraph (c) for the retirement life of these spindles.) (c) Main rotor spindles which have machining deficiencies indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) above are considered to be life limited parts and must be replaced with a new part of the same part number no later than at 4,500 hours total time in service and the life depleted part is to be rendered unserviceable. Spindles which are determined to be machined correctly may be returned to service and do not have a life limit imposed on them. Amendment 39-2384 became effective October 20, 1975. This amendment becomes effective July 1, 1976. FOOTER:
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