AD Amdt-39-11102

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model CH-54A Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-11102
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-60-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 15669

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model CH-54A Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model CH-54A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracked second stage lower planetary plate (plate) due to fatigue cracking, which could lead to main gearbox failure, drive system failure, and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect and rework or replace the second stage lower planetary plate as necessary. Perform initial and recurring inspections.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model CH-54A helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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