AD 87-25-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-76A | Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A and S-76B Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | S-76B | Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A and S-76B Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible loss of AC electrical power due to 26 VAC transformer single ground connection failure.
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Required Actions
Provide separate ground connections for 26 VAC transformers 1 and 2. Compliance may be achieved through Sikorsky Service Bulletin No. 76-24-5.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A and S-76B series helicopters through and including serial number 760350
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Federal Register Abstract
Ground Connections
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-25-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-25-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A and S-76B Series Helicopters Subject: Ground Connections Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/31/1987 Make: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: S-76A | S-76B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-25-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5778 AD NUMBER: 87-25-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A and S-76B Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 31, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-25-02 SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-5778. Applies to all Model S-76A and S-76B series helicopters through and including serial number 760350, certified in any category. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible loss of AC electrical power due to 26 VAC transformer single ground connection failure, provide separate ground connections for 26 VAC transformers 1 and 2. NOTE: Sikorsky Service Bulletin No. 76-24-5, AC Electrical Power System - AC Power Transformer Ground Wires Termination-Separation of, dated October 19, 1987, constitutes an acceptable means of compliance with this requirement. This amendment becomes effective December 31, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-25-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-25-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A and S-76B Series Helicopters Subject: Ground Connections Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/31/1987 Make: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model: S-76A | S-76B 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: 87-25-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5778 AD NUMBER: 87-25-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Model S-76A and S-76B Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 31, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-25-02 SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-5778. Applies to all Model S-76A and S-76B series helicopters through and including serial number 760350, certified in any category. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible loss of AC electrical power due to 26 VAC transformer single ground connection failure, provide separate ground connections for 26 VAC transformers 1 and 2. NOTE: Sikorsky Service Bulletin No. 76-24-5, AC Electrical Power System - AC Power Transformer Ground Wires Termination-Separation of, dated October 19, 1987, constitutes an acceptable means of compliance with this requirement. This amendment becomes effective December 31, 1987. FOOTER:
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