AD 82-15-03

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Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. Model 269 Series Helicopters

AD Number
82-15-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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AD Number:
82-15-03
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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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.

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