Brantly International, Inc. Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives; Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co., Ltd., and Brantly International, Inc., Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: cracking of the tail rotor (T/R) hub, which could result in loss of T/R control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Jan 19, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or at the next annual inspection after the effective date ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co., Ltd., and Brantly International, Inc., Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2014-20-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Cracks or delamination in main rotor blades, particularly near the trailing edge, can lead to blade separation and loss of control.

Effective: Nov 12, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 8 hours time-in-service for P/N 248-101 and P/N 248-202 blades; within 10 years or 1,000 h...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2006-08-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Model B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking of the vertical shaft, potentially caused by misalignment, leading to shaft failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: May 2, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and before further flight after any hard landing or main/ta...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Model B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters

68-04-04 R2

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failures of the tail rotor blade at the spar retention areas due to pitting corrosion and cracks detected through visual and dye penetrant inspections.

Effective: Feb 14, 1983 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to further flight for initial compliance, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 or ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

81-17-01

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Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, Part Numbers 10-176485-121, -122, -241, -242; 10-382780-12, -24

Unsafe Condition: Loss of ignition due to grounding of both 'P' (Primary) leads within the starting vibrator.

Effective: Aug 13, 1981 Category: appliance Compliance: within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, Part Numbers 10-176485-121, -122, -241, -242; 10-382780-12, -24

76-08-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Brantly Model 305 Helicopters.

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main rotor hub clevis bearing or torsion strap assemblies P/N C0976-1, D2225-1, or ESJ 74837/36NBC2048YZP due to deterioration, roughness, or metallic particles in the grease residue...

Effective: May 25, 1976 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to further flight after January 18, 1968, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hour...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Brantly Model 305 Helicopters.

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

72-21-02

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A and B-2B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue failure of the pylon outboard bearing shaft, Part Number 280-5 or 280-6.

Effective: Dec 8, 1972 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or upon the accumul...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A and B-2B Helicopters

71-17-05

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY ROTORCRAFT Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Rotorcraft

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion on the inner bore surface of the main rotor mast P/N 104-1 could impair structural integrity.

Effective: Nov 26, 1971 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY ROTORCRAFT Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Rotorcraft

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

68-05-02

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A and B-2B Series, and 305 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the tail rotor drive shaft due to corrosion.

Effective: Mar 30, 1968 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10 hours' time in service after receipt of this Airworthiness Directive

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A and B-2B Series, and 305 Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

67-09-02

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: The Fafnir P/N 212K bearing installed on the upper main rotor mast may have insufficient service life and reliability.

Effective: Apr 20, 1967 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

65-28-01

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the tail rotor blade grip at the outboard thrust bearing shoulder due to tool marks deeper than 0.010 inch or relief radius less than 0.020 inch.

Effective: Dec 14, 1965 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before the accumulation of 125 hours' time in service (for blades with <100 hours at AD effective...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Series Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

62-06-01

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Sudden movement of the seat backs to the full aft adjustment position due to the seat back adjustment wire P/N B2-334-32.

Effective: Mar 23, 1962 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

62-05-02

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the seals in the engine driven fuel pump due to excessively high temperature conditions in the engine compartment.

Effective: Feb 28, 1962 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

61-23-01

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Bond separation between the skin and foam filler on the inboard end of the B2-248-53 and B2-248-53A main rotor blades and cracks around the root fitting in both upper and lower skins.

Effective: Nov 4, 1961 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours' time in service unless already accomplished within the last 15 hours' t...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

61-18-02

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Limited tail rotor control due to insufficient directional control over a wider main rotor r.p.m. range.

Effective: Aug 29, 1961 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 25 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive unless already a...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

61-16-04

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failures of the right forward mount lug of the upper transmission case have occurred due to fatigue associated with undesirable pre-stress introduced during assembly procedures.

Effective: Aug 14, 1961 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters

61-11-02

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Airworthiness Directives; All BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Severe oil leaks from failure of the welded seam of the mixture heater oil jacket (Lycoming P/N 72396) on Lycoming VO-360 engines introduce a fire hazard and engine failure risk from oil starvation.

Effective: Aug 4, 1961 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 25 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

61-16-03

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Improper seat installation allows the seat to slide forward of its normal position, causing interference with the collective control leading to restriction.

Effective: Aug 4, 1961 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All B-2 Helicopters

61-11-01

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Airworthiness Directives; All Brantly B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure in the skid landing gear drag brace rod end bearing (Kahr Bearing Co. P/N HE-3SFN) occurred during ground handling resulting in collapse of the landing gear through the area of the lubricat...

Effective: May 31, 1961 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 10 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All Brantly B-2 Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

61-04-01

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Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Centrifugal clutch failure to release at engine shutdown can shear AN 4-10A bolts transmitting torque between the B2-8-14 clutch disc assembly, fabric coupling, and free-wheeling clutch housing lugs.

Effective: Feb 22, 1961 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 10 hours of flight time after the effective date of this directive

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Models B-2 Helicopters

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