AD 76-25-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Columbia Helicopters, Inc. | 107-II | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL Model 107-11 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion on main rotor blade spars (P/N's 107R1202 and SK24790 series) could lead to cracking.
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Required Actions
Inspect for corrosion and alter main rotor blades per Boeing Vertol Service Bulletins 107-333(R-1) or 107-334, or equivalent procedure. Replace blades if corrosion exceeds specified limits.
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Compliance Time
within the next 60 days unless already accomplished within the past 34 months and every 36 months thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Vertol Model 107-11 Helicopters, all serial numbers certified in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor Blade Spars
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-25-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-25-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL Model 107-11 Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Blade Spars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1976 Make: Columbia Helicopters, Inc. Model: 107-II Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-25-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2784 AD NUMBER: 76-25-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL Model 107-11 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-25-03 BOEING VERTOL: Amendment 39-2784. Applies to Boeing Vertol Model 107-11 Helicopters Certificated in all Categories. Compliance required as follows: To detect corrosion which could lead to cracking of the main rotor blade spars accomplish the following within the next 60 days unless already accomplished within the past 34 months and every 36 months thereafter. a) Inspect for corrosion, and alter if necessary, main rotor blades P/N's 107R1202 and SK24790 series in accordance with Boeing Vertol Company Service Bulletin No. 107-333 (R-1) dated July 1, 1976, Section 2 (Accomplishment Instructions" or Boeing Vertol Company Service Bulletin No. 107-334 dated October 29, 1976, Section 2 "Accomplishment Instructions" or equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. b) If spar corrosion exceeds the limits in either of the above service bulletins or those approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, replace the main rotor blade with one that has been inspected and altered if necessary, in accordance with one of the above service bulletins and/or an acceptable equivalent procedure. This amendment is effective December 10, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-25-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-25-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL Model 107-11 Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Blade Spars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1976 Make: Columbia Helicopters, Inc. Model: 107-II 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: 76-25-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2784 AD NUMBER: 76-25-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL Model 107-11 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-25-03 BOEING VERTOL: Amendment 39-2784. Applies to Boeing Vertol Model 107-11 Helicopters Certificated in all Categories. Compliance required as follows: To detect corrosion which could lead to cracking of the main rotor blade spars accomplish the following within the next 60 days unless already accomplished within the past 34 months and every 36 months thereafter. a) Inspect for corrosion, and alter if necessary, main rotor blades P/N's 107R1202 and SK24790 series in accordance with Boeing Vertol Company Service Bulletin No. 107-333 (R-1) dated July 1, 1976, Section 2 (Accomplishment Instructions" or Boeing Vertol Company Service Bulletin No. 107-334 dated October 29, 1976, Section 2 "Accomplishment Instructions" or equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. b) If spar corrosion exceeds the limits in either of the above service bulletins or those approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, replace the main rotor blade with one that has been inspected and altered if necessary, in accordance with one of the above service bulletins and/or an acceptable equivalent procedure. This amendment is effective December 10, 1976. FOOTER:
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