AD 83-20-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Rotorcraft Development Corporation | San Joaquin Helicopters | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | UH-1B | Airworthiness Directives; GARLICK HELICOPTERS, HAWKINS & POWERS AVIATION, INC., WILCO AVIATION (BELL) MODEL UH-1B HELICOPTERS Model UH-1B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive structural loads on the tail rotor hub assembly could lead to mechanical failure and possible loss of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail rotor hub assembly to identify its part number. If part number 204-011-801-003 is installed, remove and replace it with part number 204-011-801-005, 009, or 017. Equivalent methods of compliance must be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Garlick Helicopters, Hawkins & Powers Aviation, Inc., Wilco Aviation (Bell) UH-1B helicopters certified in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Rotor Hub Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GARLICK HELICOPTERS, HAWKINS & POWERS AVIATION, INC., WILCO AVIATION (BEL...Show more Subject: Tail Rotor Hub Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/01/1983 Make: Rotorcraft Development Corporation | San Joaquin Helicopters | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. Model: UH-1B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4731 AD NUMBER: 83-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GARLICK HELICOPTERS, HAWKINS & POWERS AVIATION, INC., WILCO AVIATION (BELL) MODEL UH-1B HELICOPTERS Model UH-1B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 1, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-20-01 GARLICK HELICOPTERS, HAWKINS & POWERS AVIATION, INC., WILCO AVIATION (BELL) MODEL UH-1B HELICOPTERS: Amendment 39-4731. Applies to Garlick Helicopters, Hawkins & Powers Aviation, Inc., and Wilco Aviation (Bell) UH-1B helicopters certified in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent excessive structural loads which could lead to mechanical failure and possible loss of a helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the tail rotor hub assembly and identify the part number of the tail rotor hub assembly. The tail rotor hub assembly part number is located on the yoke assembly. (b) If the tail rotor hub assembly, P/N 204-011-801-003, is installed, remove and replace with P/N 204-011-801-005, 009, or 017. (c) Any equivalent method of compliance with paragraph (b) above of this AD must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 1689, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. (d) In accordance with FAR 21.197, flight is permitted to a base where the inspections required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective November 1, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GARLICK HELICOPTERS, HAWKINS & POWERS AVIATION, INC., WILCO AVIATION (BEL...Show more Subject: Tail Rotor Hub Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/01/1983 Make: Rotorcraft Development Corporation | San Joaquin Helicopters | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. Model: UH-1B 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: 83-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4731 AD NUMBER: 83-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GARLICK HELICOPTERS, HAWKINS & POWERS AVIATION, INC., WILCO AVIATION (BELL) MODEL UH-1B HELICOPTERS Model UH-1B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 1, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-20-01 GARLICK HELICOPTERS, HAWKINS & POWERS AVIATION, INC., WILCO AVIATION (BELL) MODEL UH-1B HELICOPTERS: Amendment 39-4731. Applies to Garlick Helicopters, Hawkins & Powers Aviation, Inc., and Wilco Aviation (Bell) UH-1B helicopters certified in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent excessive structural loads which could lead to mechanical failure and possible loss of a helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the tail rotor hub assembly and identify the part number of the tail rotor hub assembly. The tail rotor hub assembly part number is located on the yoke assembly. (b) If the tail rotor hub assembly, P/N 204-011-801-003, is installed, remove and replace with P/N 204-011-801-005, 009, or 017. (c) Any equivalent method of compliance with paragraph (b) above of this AD must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 1689, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. (d) In accordance with FAR 21.197, flight is permitted to a base where the inspections required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective November 1, 1983. FOOTER:
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