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AD/HU 269/96 - Throttle Cable Assembly

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Requires operators of Schweizer (Hughes) 269A, A‑1, 269B and specified 269C helicopters to access and inspect both ends of the throttle control cable, certify compliance if steel swaged end fittings match Schweizer SIN No N‑210 Figure 1, and replace any cable with exposed threads. Inspections are due within 50 hours time in service after 30 May 1990 and must be repeated every 50 hours until the cable is replaced per Part III of Schweizer SIN No N‑210.

Operators/owners bear inspection and replacement costs; maintenance personnel certify compliance. The measure responds to an accident caused by separation of a throttle cable end fitting.

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AD/HU 269/96 - Throttle Cable Assembly

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 269/96 Throttle Cable Assembly 7/90 DM

Applicability: All models 269A, A-1 and 269B helicopters. Model 269C S/N 0004 thru 0819 inclusive or aircraft subsequent to S/N 0819 that have had the throttle cable replaced.

Requirement: 1. Gain access to both ends of the throttle control cable.

2. If cable has steel swaged end fittings, refer Figure 1 of Schweizer SIN No N-210, this Directive can be certified as complying.

3. If end fittings are not swaged steel, inspect end fittings for security of attachment and exposed threads adjacent to the cable end fittings, and

4. If threads are visible replace cable before further flight.

Note Compliance with FAA AD 90.06.10 Amdt 39-6529 Para (C) will satisfy compliance with this Directive.

Compliance: Unless previously accomplished, within 50 hours time in service after 30 May 1990. Thereafter, repeat inspection at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service until cable is replaced in accordance with Part III of Schweizer SIN No N-210.

Background: An accident occurred due to separation of a throttle cable end fitting.

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