AD 84-01-52 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Westland Helicopters Limited | Westland 30 Series 100 | Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Series 100 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tail rotor gearbox input pitch control lever and subsequent loss of control in flight.
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Required Actions
Comply with Westland Service Bulletins W30-67-26 (Rev. 3) and W30-65-14 or FAA-approved equivalents. Remove and replace tail rotor gearbox input pitch control levers P/N WK 3068-0037-101 with 200 hours time in service. Use equivalent methods of compliance if approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Westland Helicopters Limited Model 30 Series 100 helicopters certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Pitch Control Lever
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-01-52_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-01-52 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Series 100 Helicopters Subject: Pitch Control Lever Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/16/1984 Make: Westland Helicopters Limited Model: Westland 30 Series 100 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-01-52 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4845 AD NUMBER: 84-01-52 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Series 100 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 16, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-01-52 R1 WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-4845. Applies to Westland Model 30 Series 100 helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated (unless already accomplished). To prevent failure of the tail rotor gearbox input pitch control lever and subsequent loss of control in flight accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight comply with the requirements of Westland Service Bulletins W30-67-26, Revision 3, and W30-65-14 or subsequent FAA approved revisions or FAA approved equivalent. (b) Remove from service all tail rotor gearbox input pitch control levers P/N WK 3068-0037-101 with 200 hours time in service and replace with a serviceable part. (c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, c/o United States Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective April 16, 1984, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD T84-01-52, issued December 30, 1983, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-01-52_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-01-52 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Series 100 Helicopters Subject: Pitch Control Lever Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/16/1984 Make: Westland Helicopters Limited Model: Westland 30 Series 100 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: 84-01-52 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4845 AD NUMBER: 84-01-52 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Series 100 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 16, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-01-52 R1 WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-4845. Applies to Westland Model 30 Series 100 helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated (unless already accomplished). To prevent failure of the tail rotor gearbox input pitch control lever and subsequent loss of control in flight accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight comply with the requirements of Westland Service Bulletins W30-67-26, Revision 3, and W30-65-14 or subsequent FAA approved revisions or FAA approved equivalent. (b) Remove from service all tail rotor gearbox input pitch control levers P/N WK 3068-0037-101 with 200 hours time in service and replace with a serviceable part. (c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, c/o United States Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective April 16, 1984, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD T84-01-52, issued December 30, 1983, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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