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AD/HU 269/78 - Tail Rotor Pitch Control Link Assembly

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Owners, operators, and maintenance/supply personnel for Schweizer (Hughes) 269A, 269A‑1, and 269C helicopters must inspect and modify the tail rotor pitch control link assembly per Schweizer Service Information Notice N198. The AD is mandatory to correct clearance between pitch links and the housing to prevent tail rotor control interference and possible loss of control. Work is required within 50 flight hours after 16 May 1986; spares must be fixed before installation.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/HU 269/78 Tail Rotor Pitch Control Link Assembly 6/86

Applicability: All model 269A, 269A-1 and 269C Helicopters.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Schweizer Service Information Notice No. N198. Compliance: Within 50 hours time in service after 16 May 1986.

For spares, before installation in an aircraft.

Background: The inspection and rework procedure called for ensures correct clearance between tail rotor pitch links and pitch control housing assembly.

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