AD 81-15-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited | KV107-II | Airworthiness Directives; KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (KHI) Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA Helicopters |
| aircraft | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited | KV107-IIA | Airworthiness Directives; KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (KHI) Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the main rotor tension-torsion strap assemblies, P/N 107R2003-1.
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Required Actions
Remove from service tension-torsion strap assemblies, P/N 107R2003-1, on or before the accumulation of 27,800 hours' time in service and replace with a serviceable part that has less than 27,800 hours' total time in service.
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Compliance Time
on or before the accumulation of 27,800 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA helicopters equipped with main rotor tension-torsion strap assemblies, P/N 107R2003-1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tension-torsion Strap Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-15-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-15-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 81-ASW-11 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (KHI) Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA Helicopters Subject: Tension-torsion Strap Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/25/1981 Make: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited Model: KV107-II | KV107-IIA Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 81-15-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 81-ASW-11 AMENDMENT: 39-4164 AD NUMBER: 81-15-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (KHI) Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 25, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-15-07 KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (KHI): Amendment 39-4164. Applies to Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA helicopters equipped with main rotor tension-torsion strap assemblies, P/N 107R2003-1, certificated in all categories (Airworthiness Docket No. 81-ASW-11). Compliance required as indicated. To prevent fatigue failure of the main rotor tension-torsion strap assemblies, remove from service tension-torsion strap assemblies, P/N 107R2003-1, on or before the accumulation of 27,800 hours' time in service and replace with a serviceable part that has less than 27,800 hours' total time in service. This amendment becomes effective August 25, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-15-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-15-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 81-ASW-11 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (KHI) Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA Helicopters Subject: Tension-torsion Strap Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/25/1981 Make: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited Model: KV107-II | KV107-IIA 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: 81-15-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 81-ASW-11 AMENDMENT: 39-4164 AD NUMBER: 81-15-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (KHI) Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 25, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-15-07 KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. (KHI): Amendment 39-4164. Applies to Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA helicopters equipped with main rotor tension-torsion strap assemblies, P/N 107R2003-1, certificated in all categories (Airworthiness Docket No. 81-ASW-11). Compliance required as indicated. To prevent fatigue failure of the main rotor tension-torsion strap assemblies, remove from service tension-torsion strap assemblies, P/N 107R2003-1, on or before the accumulation of 27,800 hours' time in service and replace with a serviceable part that has less than 27,800 hours' total time in service. This amendment becomes effective August 25, 1981. FOOTER:
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