AD 76-20-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters

AD Number
76-20-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. UH-12D Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. UH-12E Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Freezing of the governor cable, throttle cable, and/or anti-ice cable could lead to loss of helicopter control.

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Required Actions

Install a placard prohibiting flight in outside air temperatures of 32 degrees F or lower within 15 days time in service. Perform modifications per Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Service Bulletin 01-560 or approved revisions within 60 days time in service. The placard may be removed after completing the modifications.

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Compliance Time

Within 15 days time in service after receipt of this telegraphic AD (for placard installation) and within 60 days time in service after receipt (for modifications).

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Affected Aircraft

Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E helicopters converted to turbine power under Soloy Conversions STC Nos. SH177WE and SH178WE.

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Federal Register Abstract

Cable Freezing Control

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AD Number:
76-20-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters
Subject:
Cable Freezing Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc.
Model:
UH-12D | UH-12E
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 76-20-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2740

AD NUMBER:   76-20-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-20-06 HILLER AVIATION: Amendment 39-2740. Applies to Model UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters which have been converted to turbine power in accordance with Soloy Conversions, Limited, STC Nos. SH177WE and SH178WE respectively certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent loss of helicopter control due to freezing of the governor cable, throttle cable, and/or anti-ice cable accomplish the following:

(A) Within 15 days time in service after the receipt of this telegraphic AD, install a placard in view of the pilot which states:

"Flight in outside air temperature of 32 degrees F. or lower is prohibited."

(B) Within 60 days time in service after the receipt of this telegraphic AD, perform the modifications contained in Soloy Conversions, Ltd., Service Bulletin 01-560 dated September 3, 1976, or later FAA approved revisions.

(C) The operation restriction prescribed in (A) above may be discontinued and the placard may be removed when the control cable modifications required by (B) above have been completed.

(D) Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, upon the submission of adequate substantiating data.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Soloy Conversions, Limited, P. O. Box 60, Chehalis, Washington 98532. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated September 8, 1976.

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AD Number:
76-20-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters
Subject:
Cable Freezing Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc.
Model:
UH-12D | UH-12E
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: 76-20-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2740

AD NUMBER:   76-20-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Models UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-20-06 HILLER AVIATION: Amendment 39-2740. Applies to Model UH-12D and UH-12E Helicopters which have been converted to turbine power in accordance with Soloy Conversions, Limited, STC Nos. SH177WE and SH178WE respectively certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent loss of helicopter control due to freezing of the governor cable, throttle cable, and/or anti-ice cable accomplish the following:

(A) Within 15 days time in service after the receipt of this telegraphic AD, install a placard in view of the pilot which states:

"Flight in outside air temperature of 32 degrees F. or lower is prohibited."

(B) Within 60 days time in service after the receipt of this telegraphic AD, perform the modifications contained in Soloy Conversions, Ltd., Service Bulletin 01-560 dated September 3, 1976, or later FAA approved revisions.

(C) The operation restriction prescribed in (A) above may be discontinued and the placard may be removed when the control cable modifications required by (B) above have been completed.

(D) Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, upon the submission of adequate substantiating data.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Soloy Conversions, Limited, P. O. Box 60, Chehalis, Washington 98532. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated September 8, 1976.

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