AD 88-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation | 269C | Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC.) Model 269C Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tail rotor retention strap assembly could result in loss of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Remove tail rotor retention strap assemblies P/N 269A6065 and P/N 369A1706 from service. Replace them with serviceable parts. Ferrying may be done under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or upon the accumulation of 3,540 hours time in service, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C helicopters equipped with tail rotor retention strap assemblies P/N 269A6065 and P/N 369A1706.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Rotor Retention Strap
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY; HUG...Show more Subject: Tail Rotor Retention Strap Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/10/1988 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 88-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5926 AD NUMBER: 88-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC.) Model 269C Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 10, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-12-02 SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC.): Amendment 39-5926. Applies to Model 269C helicopters certificated in any category, equipped with tail rotor retention strap assemblies, P/N 269A6065 and P/N 369A1706. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the tail rotor retention strap assembly which could result in loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or upon the accumulation of 3,540 hours time in service, whichever occurs later, remove tail rotor retention strap assemblies, P/N 269A6065 and P/N 369A1706, from service. (b) Replace P/N 269A6065 and P/N 369A1706 with serviceable parts. (c) Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. (d) Alternative inspection, modification, or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. This amendment becomes effective June 10, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY; HUG...Show more Subject: Tail Rotor Retention Strap Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/10/1988 Make: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model: 269C 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: 88-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5926 AD NUMBER: 88-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC.) Model 269C Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 10, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-12-02 SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC.): Amendment 39-5926. Applies to Model 269C helicopters certificated in any category, equipped with tail rotor retention strap assemblies, P/N 269A6065 and P/N 369A1706. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the tail rotor retention strap assembly which could result in loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or upon the accumulation of 3,540 hours time in service, whichever occurs later, remove tail rotor retention strap assemblies, P/N 269A6065 and P/N 369A1706, from service. (b) Replace P/N 269A6065 and P/N 369A1706 with serviceable parts. (c) Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. (d) Alternative inspection, modification, or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. This amendment becomes effective June 10, 1988. FOOTER:
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