AD Amdt-39-10727

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269D, and TH- 55A Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10727
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 96-SW-10-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 46645

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Schweizer Various Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269D, and TH- 55A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Debonding and corrosion have occurred on certain blades where the abrasion strip attaches to the blade skin.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the bond line between the main rotor blade abrasion strip and blade for voids, separation, or lifting. Visually inspect the adhesive bead around the abrasion strip perimeter for erosion, cracks, or blisters. Perform a tap (ring) test for debonding or hidden corrosion voids. Remove and replace blades with unairworthy abrasion strips.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Models 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269D, and TH-55A helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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