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AD/HU 269/44 - Tail Rotor Control Stop - Inspection

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What it does: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates a safety inspection of the tail rotor control stop — a mechanical component that limits pedal movement — on specific Hughes (Schweizer) 269 series helicopters.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of these specific helicopter models and serial numbers:

Model 269A (S/N 0011 to 0314)
Model 269A (TH-55A) (S/N 0315 and subsequent)
Model 269B (S/N 0001 to 0457)
Model 269C (S/N 0001 to 0104)

What must be done: Inspect the tail rotor control stop in accordance with Hughes Service Information Notice (SIN) No. N-98 within 100 hours of flight time after 31 August 1972.

Why it matters: This prevents potential mechanical failure of the tail rotor control system, which could cause loss of directional control (yaw authority) and result in a crash.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Schweizer (Hughes) 269 Series Helicopters

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Applicability: Model 269A with S/Nos. 0011 to 0314.

Model 269A (TH- 55A) with S/Nos. 0315 and subsequent. Model 269B with S/Nos. 0001 to 0457.

Model 269C with S/Nos. 0001 to 0104.

Document: Hughes SIN No. N-98.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 August 1972.

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