AD 85-07-03 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems | AS-365N2 | Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems | AS-365N3 | Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems | S-76A | Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems | Computer | Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed |
| appliance | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems | AS-365N2 | Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed |
| appliance | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems | AS-365N3 | Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed |
| appliance | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems | S-76A | Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed |
| appliance | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems | Computer | Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed |
Unsafe Condition
Improper excursions from the glide slope during instrument landing system (ILS) approach due to engaging ILS mode above 2000 feet AGL.
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Required Actions
Install a placard adjacent to the autopilot/flight director mode selector stating 'DO NOT ENGAGE ILS MODE ABOVE 2000 FEET AGL DURING ILS APPROACH.' Replace FZ-700 computers with specified part numbers and modifications as terminating action.
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Compliance Time
within ten (10) days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed, including Sikorsky S-76A helicopters with STC SH2218NM and S.N.I.A.S. AS-365N helicopters with STC SH2215NM.
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Federal Register Abstract
Instrument Landing System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-07-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-07-03 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-70...Show more Subject: Instrument Landing System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/14/1986 Make: Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems Model: AS-365N2 | AS-365N3 | S-76A | Computer Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-07-03 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5411 AD NUMBER: 85-07-03 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 14, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-07-03 R1 SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Amendment 39-5026 as amended by Amendment 39-5411. Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed. The SPZ-7000 installation is known to exist on, but may not be limited to, Sikorsky Model S-76A helicopters modified in accordance with Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) No. SH2218NM, and S.N.I.A.S. Model AS-365N helicopters modified in accordance with STC No. SH2215NM. Compliance is required within ten (10) days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent improper (dangerous) excursions from the glide slope during instrument landing system (ILS) approach, accomplish the following: A. Install a placard adjacent to the autopilot/flight director mode selector in full view of pilot, stating "DO NOT ENGAGE ILS MODE ABOVE 2000 FEET AGL DURING ILS APPROACH." B. Installation of FZ-700 computers, Part Number (P/N) 7003138-902 with modification "E" incorporated, on Sikorsky S-76A helicopters; or P/N 7003138-901 with modification "F" incorporated, on S.N.I.A.S. Model AS-365N helicopters; constitutes terminating action for the requirement of paragraph A. of this AD. C. Alternate modifications or other actions which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Sperry Corporation, Aerospace and Marine Group, P.O. Box 29000, Phoenix, Arizona 85038. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Western Aircraft Certification Office, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California. Amendment 39-5206 became effective April 15, 1985. This amendment, 39-5411, becomes effective September 14, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-07-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-07-03 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-70...Show more Subject: Instrument Landing System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/14/1986 Make: Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Sperry Flight Systems Model: AS-365N2 | AS-365N3 | S-76A | Computer Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-07-03 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5411 AD NUMBER: 85-07-03 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 Computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 14, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-07-03 R1 SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS, AVIONICS DIVISION: Amendment 39-5026 as amended by Amendment 39-5411. Applies to Sperry Model SPZ-7000 with FZ-700 computer Part No. 7003183-901 or 7003183-902 installed. The SPZ-7000 installation is known to exist on, but may not be limited to, Sikorsky Model S-76A helicopters modified in accordance with Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) No. SH2218NM, and S.N.I.A.S. Model AS-365N helicopters modified in accordance with STC No. SH2215NM. Compliance is required within ten (10) days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent improper (dangerous) excursions from the glide slope during instrument landing system (ILS) approach, accomplish the following: A. Install a placard adjacent to the autopilot/flight director mode selector in full view of pilot, stating "DO NOT ENGAGE ILS MODE ABOVE 2000 FEET AGL DURING ILS APPROACH." B. Installation of FZ-700 computers, Part Number (P/N) 7003138-902 with modification "E" incorporated, on Sikorsky S-76A helicopters; or P/N 7003138-901 with modification "F" incorporated, on S.N.I.A.S. Model AS-365N helicopters; constitutes terminating action for the requirement of paragraph A. of this AD. C. Alternate modifications or other actions which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Sperry Corporation, Aerospace and Marine Group, P.O. Box 29000, Phoenix, Arizona 85038. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Western Aircraft Certification Office, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California. Amendment 39-5206 became effective April 15, 1985. This amendment, 39-5411, becomes effective September 14, 1986. FOOTER:
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