AD 80-23-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW

AD Number
80-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
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Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. UH-12D Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-2 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-2A Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-2A-1 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3B Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3B-1 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3B-2 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3B-2A Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. UH-12D Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-2 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-2A Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-2A-1 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3B Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3B-1 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3B-2 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-3B-2A Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-4 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-4A Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-5 Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. 47G-5A Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. UH-12E Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW
appliance Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Power Conversions Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW

Unsafe Condition

Failure of Soloy transmission oil lubrication jets which may result in complete transmission failure and possible loss of the aircraft

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Required Actions

Inspect all Soloy transmission oil lubrication jets in accordance with Soloy Service Bulletins 14-560 (for Hiller UH-12D and UH-12E) and 14-660 (for Bell 47G series), dated October 20, 1980, or later FAA Approved revisions. Replace defective jets before further flight.

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Compliance Time

within 25 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters converted to Turbine Power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE, and SH657NW

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Turbine Power Conversions

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AD Number:
80-23-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 pl...Show more
Subject:
Turbine Power Conversions
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/20/1980
Make:
Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd.
Model:
UH-12D | 47G | 47G-2 | 47G-2A | 47G-2A-1 | 47G-3 | 47G-3B | 47G-3B-1 | 47G-3B-2 | 47G-3B-2A | 47G-4 ...Show more
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-23-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3971

AD NUMBER:   80-23-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy
Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW


ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 20, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-23-02 SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Amendment 39-3971. Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series helicopters certificated in all categories which have been converted to turbine power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW respectively.

Compliance required within 25 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.

To prevent failure of Soloy transmission oil lubrication jets which may result in complete transmission failure and possible loss of the aircraft:

1. Inspect all Soloy transmission oil lubrication jets in accordance with the following Soloy Service Bulletins:

a. Soloy/Hiller UH-12D and UH-12E (including 4 place): 14-560 dated October 20, 1980, or later FAA Approved revisions.

b. Soloy/Bell 47G series: 14-660 dated October 20, 1980, or later FAA Approved revisions.

2. Replace defective jets before further flight.

Equivalent methods of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief, Seattle Aircraft Certification Area Office, FAA Northwest Region.

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, Ltd., Post Office Box 60, Chehalis, Washington 98532. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.

This amendment becomes effective November 20, 1980.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 pl...Show more
Subject:
Turbine Power Conversions
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/20/1980
Make:
Hiller Aviation | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. | Soloy Conversions, Ltd.
Model:
UH-12D | 47G | 47G-2 | 47G-2A | 47G-2A-1 | 47G-3 | 47G-3B | 47G-3B-1 | 47G-3B-2 | 47G-3B-2A | 47G-4 ...Show more
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-23-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3971

AD NUMBER:   80-23-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series Helicopters Certificated in all Categories which have been Converted to Turbine Power under Soloy
Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW


ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 20, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-23-02 SOLOY CONVERSIONS, LTD: Amendment 39-3971. Applies to Hiller UH-12D, UH-12E (including 4 place) and Bell 47G series helicopters certificated in all categories which have been converted to turbine power under Soloy Conversions, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates SH177WE, SH178WE and SH657NW respectively.

Compliance required within 25 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.

To prevent failure of Soloy transmission oil lubrication jets which may result in complete transmission failure and possible loss of the aircraft:

1. Inspect all Soloy transmission oil lubrication jets in accordance with the following Soloy Service Bulletins:

a. Soloy/Hiller UH-12D and UH-12E (including 4 place): 14-560 dated October 20, 1980, or later FAA Approved revisions.

b. Soloy/Bell 47G series: 14-660 dated October 20, 1980, or later FAA Approved revisions.

2. Replace defective jets before further flight.

Equivalent methods of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief, Seattle Aircraft Certification Area Office, FAA Northwest Region.

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, Ltd., Post Office Box 60, Chehalis, Washington 98532. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.

This amendment becomes effective November 20, 1980.

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