AD 77-09-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369H | Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 369H Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the emergency float solenoid valve to operate due to corrosion of the solenoid valve plunger.
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Required Actions
Replace the TAVCO, INC. solenoid valve assembly P/N 23111357 with Air Cruiser's P/N D17753-107 valve assembly, or use Valcor Eng. Corp solenoid valve P/N V48800-02, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, following FAA approved Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-114 or later revision.
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Compliance Time
within 100 flight-hours time in service or within 30 days from effective date of this AD, whichever is sooner
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Affected Aircraft
Hughes Model 369H Series Helicopters certificated in all categories, configured with emergency float assemblies Hughes P/N 369H92036-1 and 369H92036-2.
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Federal Register Abstract
Emergency Float Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 369H Series Helicopters Subject: Emergency Float Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/03/1977 Make: MD Helicopters, Inc. Model: 369H Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2882 AD NUMBER: 77-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 369H Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 3, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-09-01 HUGHES: Amendment 39-2882. Applies to Model 369H Series Helicopters certificated in all categories, configured with emergency floats assemblies Hughes P/N 369H92036-1 and 369H92036-2. Compliance required within 100 flight-hours time in service or within 30 days from effective date of this AD, whichever is sooner, unless already accomplished. (a) To prevent failure of the emergency float solenoid valve to operate due to corrosion of the solenoid valve plunger, accomplish the following: (1) Replace the TAVCO, INC. solenoid valve assembly P/N 23111357 (Air Cruiser's P/N's D17753-101 or -103) with Air Cruiser's P/N D17753-107 valve assembly with the word (MOD) imprinted after the serial number in accordance with the procedure instructions of the FAA approved Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-114, dated April 15, 1977 or later FAA approved revision, or; (2) Valcor Eng. Corp solenoid valve P/N V48800-02 (Air Cruiser's P/N D17740-101) may be used in lieu of Air Cruiser's P/N 17753-107 solenoid valve in accomplishment of paragraph (a), or; (3) An equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective May 3, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 369H Series Helicopters Subject: Emergency Float Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/03/1977 Make: MD Helicopters, Inc. Model: 369H 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: 77-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2882 AD NUMBER: 77-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Model 369H Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 3, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-09-01 HUGHES: Amendment 39-2882. Applies to Model 369H Series Helicopters certificated in all categories, configured with emergency floats assemblies Hughes P/N 369H92036-1 and 369H92036-2. Compliance required within 100 flight-hours time in service or within 30 days from effective date of this AD, whichever is sooner, unless already accomplished. (a) To prevent failure of the emergency float solenoid valve to operate due to corrosion of the solenoid valve plunger, accomplish the following: (1) Replace the TAVCO, INC. solenoid valve assembly P/N 23111357 (Air Cruiser's P/N's D17753-101 or -103) with Air Cruiser's P/N D17753-107 valve assembly with the word (MOD) imprinted after the serial number in accordance with the procedure instructions of the FAA approved Hughes Service Information Notice No. HN-114, dated April 15, 1977 or later FAA approved revision, or; (2) Valcor Eng. Corp solenoid valve P/N V48800-02 (Air Cruiser's P/N D17740-101) may be used in lieu of Air Cruiser's P/N 17753-107 solenoid valve in accomplishment of paragraph (a), or; (3) An equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective May 3, 1977. FOOTER:
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