AD Amdt-39-11002

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-11002
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-SW-13-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 2821

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Schweizer Various Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the main rotor drive shaft due to loss of clamping torque on the hub and shaft assembly, caused by the use of grease between the hub and shaft.

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Required Actions

Remove the main rotor drive shaft and inspect it for cracks. Replace the shaft with an airworthy one if cracks are found. Periodically verify the torque of the main rotor hub bolts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D helicopters with a large diameter hub.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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