AD 85-07-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Westland Helicopters Limited | Westland 30 Series 100 | Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Westland Helicopters Limited | Westland 30 Series 100-60 | Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the main rotor blade sleeve tie-bar pin and possible loss of a main rotor blade
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Required Actions
Remove tie-bar pins before further flight. An equivalent method of compliance may be used when approved by the Manager of the Brussels Aircraft Certification Office. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 for ferrying to a maintenance base.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or prior to attaining 500 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Westland Helicopters Limited Model 30 helicopters equipped with main rotor tie-bar pin Part Number WK 3069-0020-101 or WK 3069-0016-101
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor Tie-Bar Pin
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-07-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-07-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Tie-Bar Pin Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/09/1985 Make: Westland Helicopters Limited Model: Westland 30 Series 100 | Westland 30 Series 100-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 85-07-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5019 AD NUMBER: 85-07-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 9, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-07-06 WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-5019. Applies to Westland 30 helicopters certificated in all categories that are equipped with main rotor tie-bar pin Part Number (P/N) WK 3069-0020-101 or WK 3069-0016-101. Compliance is required as indicted, unless already accomplished. To prevent cracking of the main rotor blade sleeve tie-bar pin and possible loss of a main rotor blade, accomplish the following: (a) Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or prior to attaining 500 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later, remove tie-bar pins before further flight. (b) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Manager of the Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, Brussels, Belgium. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 to ferry aircraft to a maintenance base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. Alert Service Bulletin W30-05-A38, Rev. 1 dated February 26, 1985, pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective April 9, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-07-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-07-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Tie-Bar Pin Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/09/1985 Make: Westland Helicopters Limited Model: Westland 30 Series 100 | Westland 30 Series 100-60 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: 85-07-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5019 AD NUMBER: 85-07-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED Model 30 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 9, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-07-06 WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-5019. Applies to Westland 30 helicopters certificated in all categories that are equipped with main rotor tie-bar pin Part Number (P/N) WK 3069-0020-101 or WK 3069-0016-101. Compliance is required as indicted, unless already accomplished. To prevent cracking of the main rotor blade sleeve tie-bar pin and possible loss of a main rotor blade, accomplish the following: (a) Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or prior to attaining 500 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later, remove tie-bar pins before further flight. (b) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Manager of the Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, Brussels, Belgium. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 to ferry aircraft to a maintenance base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. Alert Service Bulletin W30-05-A38, Rev. 1 dated February 26, 1985, pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective April 9, 1985. FOOTER:
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