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2017-14-06 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation)

Unsafe Condition: Reports of accidents due to driveshaft failures indicate an unsafe condition involving corrosion, pits, nicks, scratches, dents, and cracks in the driveshaft.

Effective: Aug 25, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation)

2015-23-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation)

Unsafe Condition: Insufficient lubrication of a tail rotor (T/R) driveshaft splined fitting could result in excessive wear of the T/R driveshaft splines, leading to failure of the T/R driveshaft and subsequent loss ...

Effective: Dec 15, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation)

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

2015-11-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue crack in the ring gear carrier assembly, which could result in failure of the main rotor transmission, loss of engine power to the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Jul 14, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation) Helicopters

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

2013-03-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the aft fuselage assembly around the horizontal stabilizer attachment point and in the tailboom interior support structure, which could lead to horizontal stabilizer separation and loss o...

Effective: Mar 19, 2013 Category: aircraft Compliance: before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation

2013-02583

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation

Unsafe Condition: Loose horizontal stabilizers and cracks in the stabilizer support structure for the extruded tailboom, which could result in separation of the horizontal stabilizer from the helicopter and subseque...

Effective: Mar 19, 2013 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before the first flight of each day for daily inspections; within 100 hours TIS or three months f...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation

2011-12-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269A, A-1, B, C, C-1, and TH-55 Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A locknut working loose from a bolt attaching the tailboom support strut at the aft cluster fitting, due to improper threads on the locknut, could cause the strut and driveshaft to separate from th...

Effective: Jul 21, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269A, A-1, B, C, C-1, and TH-55 Series Helicopters

2010-16-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269D Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Separation of the blades of the oil cooler impeller due to fatigue cracks at the root of the blade, which can damage the oil cooler and lead to loss of engine and transmission oil pressure.

Effective: Aug 20, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service, unless done previously.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269D Helicopters

2005-10-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C, C-1, and D Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Separation of the inner spring tube from the lateral trim control housing, resulting in loss of trim control, increased local resistance to right cyclic stick movement, and potential emergency land...

Effective: Jun 2, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight for Model 269C and C-1; within 25 hours TIS for Model 269C and C-1 if no is...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C, C-1, and D Helicopters

2003-13-15 R1

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

Unsafe Condition: Failure of a tailboom support strut or a cluster fitting could cause rotation of a tailboom into the main rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Aug 10, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: Compliance is required as follows: inspections and repairs must be done within specified time-in-...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters

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

Amdt-39-13709

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

Unsafe Condition: which could cause rotation of a tailboom into the main rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Aug 10, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: 150 hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters

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

2003-13-15 Recurring

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

Unsafe Condition: which could cause rotation of a tailboom into the main rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Aug 12, 2003 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters

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

2003-09-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Loose or separated aluminum horizontal stabilizer endplates and attach angles, which could strike the tail rotor and lead to loss of control.

Effective: May 16, 2003 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters

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

2001-25-52

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

Unsafe Condition: Failure of a strut clevis lug on a tailboom center frame aft cluster fitting, leading to rotation of the tailboom into the main rotor blades and subsequent loss of control.

Effective: May 8, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within a specified time period (not detailed in the provided text).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters

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

2000-16-05

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

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the tail rotor swashplate shaft (shaft) due to an undersized replacement shaft, which could lead to loss of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Sep 19, 2000 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) for initial inspection, and at intervals not exceeding 10 h...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269C-1, 269D, and TH-55A Helicopters

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

Amdt-39-11258

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269C-1, and 269D Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Undersized tail rotor swashplate shaft nut looseness and potential undersized shafts could lead to shaft failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Sep 2, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, 269C-1, and 269D Helicopters

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

99-04-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C-1 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Debonding and corrosion have occurred on certain main rotor blade abrasion strips where they attach to the blade skin, leading to potential loss of the abrasion strip and subsequent loss of control...

Effective: Mar 23, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), or within 90 calendar days after the effective da...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269C-1 Helicopters

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

Amdt-39-11002

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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.

Effective: Feb 3, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters

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

98-26-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Cracking in the main rotor drive shaft caused by loss of clamping torque on the hub and shaft assembly due to grease between the hub and shaft, leading to potential shaft failure and loss of control.

Effective: Feb 3, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to 200 hours time-in-service since hub/shaft assembly, and thereafter every 100 hours TIS.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters

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

98-18-11

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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 main rotor blade abrasion strips where they attach to the blade skin, leading to potential loss of the abrasion strip and subsequent loss of control...

Effective: Oct 7, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), or within 90 calendar days after the effective da...

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

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

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

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

Effective: Oct 7, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

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

Amdt-39-10194

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

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main rotor transmission ring gear due to single tooth distress caused by improper gear tooth spacing during manufacturing.

Effective: Dec 10, 1997 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, A-1, B, and C, and TH-55A Helicopters

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

97-23-06

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

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the ring gear, loss of drive to the main rotor gearbox, and a subsequent forced landing.

Effective: Dec 10, 1997 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight if specific issues are detected; within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) afte...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, A-1, B, and C, and TH-55A Helicopters

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

97-05-06

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

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main rotor thrust bearing (bearing), loss of the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Apr 7, 1997 Category: aircraft Compliance: Required within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless accomp...

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

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

95-21-02

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

Unsafe Condition: Structural failure of the main rotor (M/R) drive shaft, separation of the M/R from the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Nov 17, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

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

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

Amdt-39-9387

final rule

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

Unsafe Condition: Structural failure of the main rotor (M/R) drive shaft, separation of the M/R from the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Nov 17, 1995 Category: aircraft

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

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