AD Amdt-39-10151

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Aircraft Corporation Model UH- 12A, UH-12B, UH-12C, UH-12D, and UH-12E Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10151
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 96-SW-32-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 52489

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hiller Various Airworthiness Directives; Hiller Aircraft Corporation Model UH- 12A, UH-12B, UH-12C, UH-12D, and UH-12E Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the head area of the main rotor outboard tension-torsion (T-T) bar pin could result in loss of in-plane stability of the main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Conduct a dye penetrant or magnetic particle inspection of the main rotor outboard T-T bar pin head for cracks. Perform a visual inspection of the outboard T-T bar pin for proper alignment and adjust if necessary. Install shims at the inboard end of the drag strut. Report inspection results only if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Hiller Aircraft Corporation Models UH-12A, UH-12B, UH-12C, UH-12D, and UH-12E helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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