AD Amdt-39-10999

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S- 76A, B, and C Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10999
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-SW-37-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 2560

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S- 76A Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S- 76A, B, and C Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Installation of aluminum bolts on the swashplate assembly uniball bearing retainer could result in failure of the swashplate assembly, loss of the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Before further flight, perform a one-time visual inspection of the swashplate assembly uniball bearing retainer for missing bolts. Use a magnet to detect aluminum bolts. Replace missing or aluminum bolts with airworthy steel bolts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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