AD 80-11-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Columbia Helicopters, Inc. | 107-II | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL (VERTOL) Model 107-II Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible restriction of cyclic stick travel due to pilot or copilot cyclic stick boots, P/Ns 107S2226-9, -13, or -17.
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Required Actions
Loosen velcro tape and camloc fasteners, remove boots; remove forward spring rivets and discard spring; install washers and new rivets to plug holes; reinstall boots.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Vertol Model 107-II helicopters with pilot or copilot cyclic stick boots, P/Ns 107S2226-9, -13, or -17.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cyclic Stick Boots
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-11-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-11-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL (VERTOL) Model 107-II Helicopters Subject: Cyclic Stick Boots Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/28/1980 Make: Columbia Helicopters, Inc. Model: 107-II Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-11-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3778 AD NUMBER: 80-11-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL (VERTOL) Model 107-II Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-11-08 BOEING VERTOL (VERTOL): Amendment 39-3778. Applies to Vertol Model 107-II helicopters with pilot or copilot cyclic stick boots, P/Ns 107S2226-9, -13 or -17, certificated in all categories. To prevent possible restriction of cyclic stick travel accomplish the following within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. a. Loosen the velcro tape and camloc fasteners securing the pilot and copilot cyclic stick boots, P/N 107S2226-9, -13 or -17, and remove the boots. b. Remove the two rivets which attach the forward spring, P/N 107S2226-12, to the forward end of the boot base and discard the forward spring. c. Install washers and new rivets to plug the resulting two empty holes in the boot base. d. Reinstall the pilot and copilot stick boots. e. Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective May 28, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-11-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-11-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL (VERTOL) Model 107-II Helicopters Subject: Cyclic Stick Boots Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/28/1980 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: 80-11-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3778 AD NUMBER: 80-11-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING VERTOL (VERTOL) Model 107-II Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-11-08 BOEING VERTOL (VERTOL): Amendment 39-3778. Applies to Vertol Model 107-II helicopters with pilot or copilot cyclic stick boots, P/Ns 107S2226-9, -13 or -17, certificated in all categories. To prevent possible restriction of cyclic stick travel accomplish the following within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. a. Loosen the velcro tape and camloc fasteners securing the pilot and copilot cyclic stick boots, P/N 107S2226-9, -13 or -17, and remove the boots. b. Remove the two rivets which attach the forward spring, P/N 107S2226-12, to the forward end of the boot base and discard the forward spring. c. Install washers and new rivets to plug the resulting two empty holes in the boot base. d. Reinstall the pilot and copilot stick boots. e. Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective May 28, 1980. FOOTER:
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