AD 82-13-04 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters

AD Number
82-13-04 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. UH-12L Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. UH-12L4 Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. UH-12E Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters
aircraft Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. UH-12E-L Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Possible loss of driving torque to the helicopter rotor system due to torsional couplings P/N 21047-9 and -11 serial numbers 497 through 766.

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Required Actions

Inspect torsional couplings P/N 21047-9 and -11 per Hiller Aviation Service Bulletin UH-12-21-1, revise inspection schedule if serviceable, replace if non-compliant, and use special flight permits as allowed.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours' time in service after September 13, 1982, or within 300 hours' time in service since September 8, 1980, whichever occurs earlier, and thereafter every 300 hours' time in service.

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Affected Aircraft

Hiller Aviation/Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. Models UH-12E, UH-12E-L, UH-12L, UH-12L4 equipped with torsional couplings P/N 21047-9/-11 serial numbers 497-766, excluding turbine-converted models under STC SH178WE/SH177WE unless restored to original configuration.

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Federal Register Abstract

Torsional Couplings

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AD Number:
82-13-04 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters
Subject:
Torsional Couplings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/13/1982
Make:
Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc.
Model:
UH-12L | UH-12L4 | UH-12E | UH-12E-L
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: 82-13-04 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4454

AD NUMBER:   82-13-04 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 13, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-13-04 R1 HILLER AVIATION: Amendment 39-4400 as amended by Amendment 39- 4454. Applies to Model UH-12E and UH-12L series helicopters certificated in all categories (including military Models OH-23F and OH-23G) equipped with torsional couplings P/N 21047- 9 and -11 serial numbers 497 through 766.

Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or within 300 hours' time in service since September 8, 1980, whichever occurs earlier, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service since the last inspection.

To prevent possible loss of driving torque to the helicopter rotor system, accomplish this following:

(a) Inspect the P/N 21047-9 and 21047-11 torsional couplings as specified in paragraph 2 of Hiller Aviation Service Bulletin UH-12-21-1, Revision 2, dated April 2, 1982 (after this referred to as SB UH-12-21-1), or FAA approved equivalent.

(b) If torsional coupling is found to be serviceable, reinstall per paragraph 2 of SB UH-12-21-1 or FAA approved equivalent and revert to the repetitive inspection schedule of this AD.

(c) If torsional coupling installation does not meet the inspection requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD, replace with like serviceable part(s) and revert to the repetitive inspection schedule of this AD.

(d) 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 required by this AD.

(e) Alternative inspections, modifications, or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Western Aircraft Certification Field Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region.

NOTE: Hiller Model UH-12 series helicopters converted to turbine power by STC SH178WE or SH177WE do not incorporate the subject parts and therefore are not affected by this AD unless restored to the original configuration.

This supersedes Amendment 39-3907 (45 FR 59138), AD 80-18-13.
Amendment 39-4400 became effective July 1, 1982.
This amendment 39-4454 becomes effective September 13, 1982.

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AD Number:
82-13-04 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters
Subject:
Torsional Couplings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/13/1982
Make:
Hiller Aviation | Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc.
Model:
UH-12L | UH-12L4 | UH-12E | UH-12E-L
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: 82-13-04 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4454

AD NUMBER:   82-13-04 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; HILLER AVIATION Model UH-12E and UH-12L Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 13, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-13-04 R1 HILLER AVIATION: Amendment 39-4400 as amended by Amendment 39- 4454. Applies to Model UH-12E and UH-12L series helicopters certificated in all categories (including military Models OH-23F and OH-23G) equipped with torsional couplings P/N 21047- 9 and -11 serial numbers 497 through 766.

Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or within 300 hours' time in service since September 8, 1980, whichever occurs earlier, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service since the last inspection.

To prevent possible loss of driving torque to the helicopter rotor system, accomplish this following:

(a) Inspect the P/N 21047-9 and 21047-11 torsional couplings as specified in paragraph 2 of Hiller Aviation Service Bulletin UH-12-21-1, Revision 2, dated April 2, 1982 (after this referred to as SB UH-12-21-1), or FAA approved equivalent.

(b) If torsional coupling is found to be serviceable, reinstall per paragraph 2 of SB UH-12-21-1 or FAA approved equivalent and revert to the repetitive inspection schedule of this AD.

(c) If torsional coupling installation does not meet the inspection requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD, replace with like serviceable part(s) and revert to the repetitive inspection schedule of this AD.

(d) 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 required by this AD.

(e) Alternative inspections, modifications, or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Western Aircraft Certification Field Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region.

NOTE: Hiller Model UH-12 series helicopters converted to turbine power by STC SH178WE or SH177WE do not incorporate the subject parts and therefore are not affected by this AD unless restored to the original configuration.

This supersedes Amendment 39-3907 (45 FR 59138), AD 80-18-13.
Amendment 39-4400 became effective July 1, 1982.
This amendment 39-4454 becomes effective September 13, 1982.

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