AD 82-01-08
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369 | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369A | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369D | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369E | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369H | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HE | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HM | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HS | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of control of engine power due to control rod failure
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Required Actions
Remove P/N 369A7706-3 RPM Governor Lever Control Rod and replace with P/N 369A7706-5 RPM Governor Lever Control Rod.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' additional time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369, 369A, 369D, 369E, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS helicopters certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Lever Control Rod
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-01-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-01-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters Subject: Lever Control Rod Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/07/1982 Make: MD Helicopters, Inc. Model: 369 | 369A | 369D | 369E | 369H | 369HE | 369HM | 369HS Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-01-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4292 AD NUMBER: 82-01-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 7, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-01-08 HUGHES HELICOPTERS: Amendment 39-4292. Applies to Model 369 Series helicopters, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of control of engine power due to control rod failure, accomplish the following: (a) Within 25 hours' additional time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove P/N 369A7706-3 RPM Governor Lever Control Rod and replace with P/N 369A7706-5 RPM Governor Lever Control Rod. NOTE: Hughes Helicopters Notice No. DN-87 and HN-169, dated May 15, 1981, refers to this subject. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for the accomplishment of inspections or modifications required by this AD. (c) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western-Pacific Region. This amendment becomes effective January 7, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-01-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-01-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters Subject: Lever Control Rod Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/07/1982 Make: MD Helicopters, Inc. Model: 369 | 369A | 369D | 369E | 369H | 369HE | 369HM | 369HS 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: 82-01-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4292 AD NUMBER: 82-01-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS Model 369 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 7, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-01-08 HUGHES HELICOPTERS: Amendment 39-4292. Applies to Model 369 Series helicopters, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of control of engine power due to control rod failure, accomplish the following: (a) Within 25 hours' additional time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove P/N 369A7706-3 RPM Governor Lever Control Rod and replace with P/N 369A7706-5 RPM Governor Lever Control Rod. NOTE: Hughes Helicopters Notice No. DN-87 and HN-169, dated May 15, 1981, refers to this subject. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for the accomplishment of inspections or modifications required by this AD. (c) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western-Pacific Region. This amendment becomes effective January 7, 1982. FOOTER:
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