AD 89-20-12

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H Helicopters

AD Number
89-20-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
89-ASW-42-AD
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Overseas Aircraft Support Inc | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | Rotorcraft Development Corporation | Southwest Florida Aviation International 204B Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H Helicopters
aircraft Overseas Aircraft Support Inc | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | Rotorcraft Development Corporation | Southwest Florida Aviation International 205A Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H Helicopters
aircraft Overseas Aircraft Support Inc | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | Rotorcraft Development Corporation | Southwest Florida Aviation International 205A-1 Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H Helicopters
aircraft Overseas Aircraft Support Inc | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | Rotorcraft Development Corporation | Southwest Florida Aviation International TH-1L Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H Helicopters
aircraft Overseas Aircraft Support Inc | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | Rotorcraft Development Corporation | Southwest Florida Aviation International UH-1L Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H Helicopters
aircraft Overseas Aircraft Support Inc | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | Rotorcraft Development Corporation | Southwest Florida Aviation International UH-1H Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the tail rotor hub assembly, which could result in loss of control and subsequent loss of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Determine the part number and serial number of the tail rotor hub assembly before further flight. Remove and replace the assembly with an airworthy part if it is P/N 204-011-801-121 with serial numbers IT0001 through IT0010. Report findings to the FAA within 10 days of inspection if such hubs are found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Rotor Hub Assembly

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AD Number:
89-20-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-ASW-42-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR...Show more
Subject:
Tail Rotor Hub Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/15/1990
Make:
Overseas Aircraft Support Inc | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | Rotorcraft Development Corporation |...Show more
Model:
204B | 205A | 205A-1 | TH-1L | UH-1L | UH-1H
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: 89-20-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-ASW-42-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6664

AD NUMBER:   89-20-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H
Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 15, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-20-12 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION: Amendment 39-6664. Docket No. 89-ASW-42-AD. Final copy of Priority Letter AD.

Applicability: Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H helicopters, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the tail rotor hub assembly, which could result in loss of control and subsequent loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Before further flight, determine the part number and serial number of the tail rotor hub assembly installed on the helicopter.

(b) If the tail rotor hub assembly installed is P/N 204-011-801-121 and is identified with any serial number IT0001 through and including IT0010, remove and replace the assembly with an airworthy part before further flight.

(c) If one of the tail rotor hub assemblies listed in paragraph (b) is found, report the helicopter registration, serial number, and hub assembly serial number to the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas, 76193-0170, telephone (817) 624-5170, within 10 days of the inspection. (Reporting approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB No. 2120-0056.)

(d) In accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199, the helicopter may be flown to a base where the inspection and assembly replacement may be accomplished.

(e) An alternate method of compliance, which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be used if approved by the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office, ASW-170, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0170, telephone (817) 624-5170.

This amendment (39-6664, AD 89-20-12) becomes effective August 15, 1990, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Priority Letter AD 89-20-12, issued September 29, 1989, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
89-ASW-42-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR...Show more
Subject:
Tail Rotor Hub Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/15/1990
Make:
Overseas Aircraft Support Inc | Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc. | Rotorcraft Development Corporation |...Show more
Model:
204B | 205A | 205A-1 | TH-1L | UH-1L | UH-1H
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: 89-20-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-ASW-42-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6664

AD NUMBER:   89-20-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H
Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 15, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-20-12 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI); HERCULES; OREGON HELICOPTERS; LENAIR CORPORATION; AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION: Amendment 39-6664. Docket No. 89-ASW-42-AD. Final copy of Priority Letter AD.

Applicability: Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, UH-1L, TH-1L, UH-1H helicopters, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the tail rotor hub assembly, which could result in loss of control and subsequent loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Before further flight, determine the part number and serial number of the tail rotor hub assembly installed on the helicopter.

(b) If the tail rotor hub assembly installed is P/N 204-011-801-121 and is identified with any serial number IT0001 through and including IT0010, remove and replace the assembly with an airworthy part before further flight.

(c) If one of the tail rotor hub assemblies listed in paragraph (b) is found, report the helicopter registration, serial number, and hub assembly serial number to the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas, 76193-0170, telephone (817) 624-5170, within 10 days of the inspection. (Reporting approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB No. 2120-0056.)

(d) In accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199, the helicopter may be flown to a base where the inspection and assembly replacement may be accomplished.

(e) An alternate method of compliance, which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be used if approved by the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office, ASW-170, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0170, telephone (817) 624-5170.

This amendment (39-6664, AD 89-20-12) becomes effective August 15, 1990, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Priority Letter AD 89-20-12, issued September 29, 1989, which contained this amendment.

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