AD 82-14-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369 | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369A | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369D | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369E | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369H | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HE | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HM | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369HS | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the auxiliary fuel transfer pump could result in a decrease in usable auxiliary fuel, leading to potential fuel starvation and engine failure.
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Required Actions
Install a placard limiting usable auxiliary fuel to half the auxiliary tanks' capacity within 30 days. Within 300 hours' time-in-service or 6 months, install the C-20-FM Flow Monitoring Kit and incorporate the revised Flight Manual Supplement. Alternate modifications may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD for the placard installation; within 300 hours' time-in-service or 6 months from the effective date, whichever occurs first, for the Flow Monitoring Kit installation.
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Affected Aircraft
MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369, 369A, 369D, 369E, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS helicopters with Chadwick C-20 Auxiliary Fuel System installed per Supplemental Type Certification SH129WE.
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Federal Register Abstract
With Chadwick C-20 Auxiliary Fuel System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters Subject: With Chadwick C-20 Auxiliary Fuel System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/30/1982 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: 82-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4402 AD NUMBER: 82-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 30, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-14-01 HUGHES: Amendment 39-4402. Applies to the Hughes Model 369 Helicopters with Chadwick C-20 Auxiliary Fuel System installed per Supplemental Type Certification SH129WE. Compliance is required as indicated, to provide early warning of auxiliary fuel transfer pump malfunction and the associated decrease in usable auxiliary fuel. Accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: 1. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, install a placard in accordance with Chadwick Service Bulletin 20-81-01 dated October 6, 1981, or FAA approved equivalent limiting usable auxiliary fuel to half the amount in the auxiliary tanks at takeoff. 2. Within 300 hours' time-in-service or 6 months from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install the C-20-FM Flow Monitoring Kit in accordance with Chadwick Service Bulletin 20-81-01 dated October 6, 1981, or FAA approved equivalent. The placard installed per Item 1 above may be removed, provided the revised Flight Manual Supplement, Chadwick Auxiliary Fuel System C-20, dated October 21, 1981, is incorporated into the Rotorcraft Flight Manual. 3. Alternate modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region. 4. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 21, Sections 21.197 and 21.199, to operate each helicopter to a base for the accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective July 30, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters Subject: With Chadwick C-20 Auxiliary Fuel System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/30/1982 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: 82-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4402 AD NUMBER: 82-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES Model 369 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 30, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-14-01 HUGHES: Amendment 39-4402. Applies to the Hughes Model 369 Helicopters with Chadwick C-20 Auxiliary Fuel System installed per Supplemental Type Certification SH129WE. Compliance is required as indicated, to provide early warning of auxiliary fuel transfer pump malfunction and the associated decrease in usable auxiliary fuel. Accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: 1. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, install a placard in accordance with Chadwick Service Bulletin 20-81-01 dated October 6, 1981, or FAA approved equivalent limiting usable auxiliary fuel to half the amount in the auxiliary tanks at takeoff. 2. Within 300 hours' time-in-service or 6 months from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install the C-20-FM Flow Monitoring Kit in accordance with Chadwick Service Bulletin 20-81-01 dated October 6, 1981, or FAA approved equivalent. The placard installed per Item 1 above may be removed, provided the revised Flight Manual Supplement, Chadwick Auxiliary Fuel System C-20, dated October 21, 1981, is incorporated into the Rotorcraft Flight Manual. 3. Alternate modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region. 4. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 21, Sections 21.197 and 21.199, to operate each helicopter to a base for the accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective July 30, 1982. FOOTER:
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