AD 85-15-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | 47B3 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | 47D | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | 47D1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | 47E | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | 47G | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | 47G-3 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | 47H-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton | OH-13E | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tail rotor blade yoke P/N 74-641-057-9.
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Required Actions
Remove from service Texas Helicopter Corporation tail rotor blade yoke P/N 74-641-057-9 within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD. Equivalent methods of compliance may be used when approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, U.S. Army OH-13E helicopters equipped with tail rotor blade yoke P/N 74-641-057-9.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Rotor Blade Yolk P/N 74-641-057-9
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CO...Show more Subject: Tail Rotor Blade Yolk P/N 74-641-057-9 Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/08/1986 Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47E | 47G | 47G-3 | 47H-1 | OH-13E 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: 85-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5186 AD NUMBER: 85-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 8, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-15-04 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5186. Applies to Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, U.S. Army Model OH-13E helicopters certified in any category and other helicopters equipped with tail rotor blade yoke P/N 74-641- 057-9. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent the failure of the tail rotor blade yoke, accomplish the following: a. Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove from service Texas Helicopter Corporation tail rotor blade yoke P/N 74-641-057-9. b. Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD which provides an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76106. c. In accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199, flight is permitted to a base where the replacement required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective January 8, 1986, as to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD 85-15-04, issued July 23, 1985, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CO...Show more Subject: Tail Rotor Blade Yolk P/N 74-641-057-9 Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/08/1986 Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | Isenberg, Wilbur M. | McCreary, Gifton Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47E | 47G | 47G-3 | 47H-1 | OH-13E 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: 85-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5186 AD NUMBER: 85-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, and U.S. Army OH-13E Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 8, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-15-04 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., HAWKEYE ROTOR AND WING, TEXAS HELICOPTER CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5186. Applies to Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47H-1, 47G-3, U.S. Army Model OH-13E helicopters certified in any category and other helicopters equipped with tail rotor blade yoke P/N 74-641- 057-9. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent the failure of the tail rotor blade yoke, accomplish the following: a. Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove from service Texas Helicopter Corporation tail rotor blade yoke P/N 74-641-057-9. b. Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD which provides an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76106. c. In accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199, flight is permitted to a base where the replacement required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective January 8, 1986, as to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD 85-15-04, issued July 23, 1985, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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