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AD/HU 269/100 Amdt 1 - Clutch Control Spring

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This instrument mandates recurring inspections of the clutch control spring assembly on specified Schweizer (Hughes) 269-series and all TH55A helicopters, requiring compliance with Schweizer Mandatory Service Bulletin B‑256‑2. It stems from a reported spring failure and incorporates related FAA guidance.

Owners/operators bear the cost and must complete Part 1 by 28 April 1995 if not already done, then reinspect no less often than every 100 hours TIS.

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AD/HU 269/100 Amdt 1 - Clutch Control Spring

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Schweizer (Hughes) 269 Series Helicopters

AD/HU 269/100

Amdt 1

Clutch Control Spring 5/95

Applicability: All model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C and all TH55A helicopters. Requirement: Action in accordance with Schweizer Mandatory Service Bulletin B-256-2.

Note: FAA AD 95-03-12 amdt 39-9148 refers and supersedes FAA Priority Letter AD 93-03-01.

Compliance: Unless previously inspected for wear and security in accordance with Schweizer SB B-256-1, carry out Part 1 of the Requirement Document by 28 April 1995.

Thereafter, reinspect at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service.

Background: The manufacturer has advised that due to the failure of a clutch control spring assembly on a 269C helicopter, an accident has occurred. This amendment has been raised to incorporate the requirements of the manufacturer’s SB and the later FAA AD.

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