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AD/HU 369/42 - Collective Torque Tube and Bungee Support Bracket - Inspection

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This is a mandatory safety notice (called an Airworthiness Directive) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for owners and operators of Hughes 369H series helicopters.

What you must do:

Inspect the collective torque tube support bracket and cap for cracks, and make sure the cap is seated properly.
Inspect the bungee support bracket for cracks.
Check that one machined face of the bungee support bracket has sufficient wall thickness.

Who it affects: All owners and operators of model 369H series helicopters (McDonnell Douglas/Hughes and Kawasaki).

When you must comply: Within 100 hours of flight time after 31 January 1980.

Why it matters: These inspections prevent mechanical failures in the helicopter's control systems that could lead to loss of control and potential accidents.

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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 McDonnell Douglas (Hughes) and Kawasaki 369 Series Helicopters

AD/HU 369/42 Collective Torque Tube and Bungee

Support Bracket - Inspection

Applicability: All model 369H series. Document: Hughes SIN No. HN-146.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 January 1980.

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Background: An inspection is required of the collective torque tube support bracket and cap for evidence of cracks, and to ensure the correct seating of the cap. The bungee support bracket is inspected for cracks, and to check for sufficient wall thickness of one machined face.

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