AD 82-15-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269A | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269B | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269C | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the idler pulley support bracket assembly P/N 269A5575 or 269A5575-3 could lead to loss of power to the rotor system.
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Required Actions
Inspect the idler pulley support bracket assembly every 100 hours' time in service, starting within 50 hours after the AD's effective date. If cracks are found, replace the bracket before further flight. Alternative methods approved by the FAA may be used.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C helicopters with belt drive idler pulley clutch assembly P/N 269A5447 series and idler pulley support bracket assembly P/N 269A5575 or 269A5575-3.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rotor System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-15-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-15-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters Subject: Rotor System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/16/1982 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A | 269A-1 | 269B | 269C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-15-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4415 AD NUMBER: 82-15-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 16, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-15-03 HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC.: Amendment 39-4415. Applies to Model 269 series helicopters certified in all categories with belt drive idler pulley clutch assembly P/N 269A5447 series installed and idler pulley support bracket assembly P/N 269A5575 or 269A5575-3 incorporated therein. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of power to the rotor system accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the idler pulley support bracket assembly P/N 269A5575 or 269A5575-3 in accordance with paragraph (b) of the section entitled "Inspection Procedures" of the Hughes Service Information Notice No. N-182 dated May 26, 1982, or FAA approved equivalent. (b) If any crack is found, prior to further flight replace bracket with a like serviceable part. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections or modifications, required by this AD. (d) 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, Hawthorne, California. This amendment becomes effective July 16, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-15-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-15-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters Subject: Rotor System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/16/1982 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269A | 269A-1 | 269B | 269C 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-15-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4415 AD NUMBER: 82-15-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 16, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-15-03 HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC.: Amendment 39-4415. Applies to Model 269 series helicopters certified in all categories with belt drive idler pulley clutch assembly P/N 269A5447 series installed and idler pulley support bracket assembly P/N 269A5575 or 269A5575-3 incorporated therein. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of power to the rotor system accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the idler pulley support bracket assembly P/N 269A5575 or 269A5575-3 in accordance with paragraph (b) of the section entitled "Inspection Procedures" of the Hughes Service Information Notice No. N-182 dated May 26, 1982, or FAA approved equivalent. (b) If any crack is found, prior to further flight replace bracket with a like serviceable part. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections or modifications, required by this AD. (d) 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, Hawthorne, California. This amendment becomes effective July 16, 1982. FOOTER:
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