AD 84-19-51 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A Helicopters

AD Number
84-19-51 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-76A Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Damaged, bent, or fractured center firewall support stiffeners or doublers could cut into the tail rotor driveshaft and cause loss of directional control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect forward center firewall sections for missing fasteners and proper fit per Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 76-53-25. Remove and replace cracked or non-conforming doubler Part Number 76070-20057-101. Ensure rivets are installed correctly. Remove core section from specified horizontal seal parts. Inspect stiffeners and doublers for fractures, distortions, or damage. Check clearance between tail rotor driveshaft and firewall; contact Boston Aircraft Certification Office if inadequate. Helicopters not modified per Customer Service Notice 76-111 must perform specific inspections. Alternate compliance may be approved by the Boston office.

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Compliance Time

prior to further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A helicopters with Serial Numbers 76006, 76007, 760001 through 760339

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Federal Register Abstract

Center Firewall Supports

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AD Number:
84-19-51 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A Helicopters
Subject:
Center Firewall Supports
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/07/1985
Make:
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Model:
S-76A
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 84-19-51 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5008

AD NUMBER:   84-19-51 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 7, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
84-19-51 R1 SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-5008. Applies to Model S-76A helicopters Serial Numbers 76006, 76007, 760001 through 760339 certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished.

To prevent operation with damaged, bent, or fractured center firewall support stiffeners or doublers which could cut into the tail rotor driveshaft and cause loss of directional control of the helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Inspect the forward center firewall sections for missing fasteners and proper fit, as required in paragraphs E(1) through E(5)(C) of Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 76-53-25 or FAA approved equivalent.

(b) If doubler, Part Number (P/N) 76070-20057-101, is cracked or fails to conform to the firewall contour or to the limits specified in ASB 76-53-25, paragraph E(5)(B), remove and replace as per paragraph E(5)(D) or FAA approved equivalent.

(c) If the rivets are not installed as required in paragraph (a) above, comply with paragraph E(5)(E) of ASB 76-53-25 or FAA approved equivalent.

(d) Remove the core section from the horizontal seal, P/N 76304-07003-127 or 76304-07003-137, on the aft engine cowl center section fixed or adjustable firewall assembly, P/N 76304-07003-041 or 76304-07003-044, respectively.

(e) Inspect stiffeners and doublers used to support the center firewall installation for fractures, distortions, or damage. Assure that the forward edges of the removable center firewall are properly engaged in the slots.

(f) Inspect the area between the number 1 section of the tail rotor driveshaft called out in Sikorsky Maintenance Manual (MM) SA 4047-76-2, Section 66-40-00, Figure 401, and the engine compartment center firewall for clearance in accordance with section 5-50-00 of the Airworthiness and Inspection Requirement Manual. If inadequate clearance is found, contact the Boston Aircraft Certification Office (617) 273-7113 or (617) 273-7001 prior to further flight.

(g) Helicopters not modified in accordance with Sikorsky Customer Service Notice 76-111 are required to accomplish the inspection of paragraph If) of this AD only.

(h) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for accomplishment of this AD.

(i) Alternate repairs, modifications, or other means of compliance with the AD which provide an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

This amendment becomes effective March 7, 1985, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD's T84-19-51 issued September 27, 1984, and T84-19-51 R1 issued October 15, 1984, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
84-19-51 R1
Document Type:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A Helicopters
Subject:
Center Firewall Supports
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/07/1985
Make:
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Model:
S-76A
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: 84-19-51 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5008

AD NUMBER:   84-19-51 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 7, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
84-19-51 R1 SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-5008. Applies to Model S-76A helicopters Serial Numbers 76006, 76007, 760001 through 760339 certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished.

To prevent operation with damaged, bent, or fractured center firewall support stiffeners or doublers which could cut into the tail rotor driveshaft and cause loss of directional control of the helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Inspect the forward center firewall sections for missing fasteners and proper fit, as required in paragraphs E(1) through E(5)(C) of Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 76-53-25 or FAA approved equivalent.

(b) If doubler, Part Number (P/N) 76070-20057-101, is cracked or fails to conform to the firewall contour or to the limits specified in ASB 76-53-25, paragraph E(5)(B), remove and replace as per paragraph E(5)(D) or FAA approved equivalent.

(c) If the rivets are not installed as required in paragraph (a) above, comply with paragraph E(5)(E) of ASB 76-53-25 or FAA approved equivalent.

(d) Remove the core section from the horizontal seal, P/N 76304-07003-127 or 76304-07003-137, on the aft engine cowl center section fixed or adjustable firewall assembly, P/N 76304-07003-041 or 76304-07003-044, respectively.

(e) Inspect stiffeners and doublers used to support the center firewall installation for fractures, distortions, or damage. Assure that the forward edges of the removable center firewall are properly engaged in the slots.

(f) Inspect the area between the number 1 section of the tail rotor driveshaft called out in Sikorsky Maintenance Manual (MM) SA 4047-76-2, Section 66-40-00, Figure 401, and the engine compartment center firewall for clearance in accordance with section 5-50-00 of the Airworthiness and Inspection Requirement Manual. If inadequate clearance is found, contact the Boston Aircraft Certification Office (617) 273-7113 or (617) 273-7001 prior to further flight.

(g) Helicopters not modified in accordance with Sikorsky Customer Service Notice 76-111 are required to accomplish the inspection of paragraph If) of this AD only.

(h) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for accomplishment of this AD.

(i) Alternate repairs, modifications, or other means of compliance with the AD which provide an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

This amendment becomes effective March 7, 1985, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD's T84-19-51 issued September 27, 1984, and T84-19-51 R1 issued October 15, 1984, which contained this amendment.

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