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Commonwealth legislation
This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.
What this does
This document cancels a previous safety rule (an Airworthiness Directive) that required owners of Sikorsky S-62 helicopters to perform a one-time inspection of the main rotor shaft.
Who it affects
Owners and operators of Sikorsky S-62 series helicopters.
What has changed
Previously, you had to complete a specific one-time inspection of the main rotor shaft as mandated by this Australian directive (which supported a US Federal Aviation Administration rule). Now, that specific inspection requirement is cancelled effective 14 April 2005.
Instead of doing a separate inspection, compliance with the US safety standards will now be checked during your regular Certificate of Airworthiness inspection (the routine safety check all aircraft must undergo to remain registered).
Why it matters
This removes a standalone inspection obligation and folds the safety check into your existing regular maintenance schedule, reducing administrative burden while maintaining safety standards.
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Direct links to the current provisions in AD/S-62/5 Amdt 1 - Main Rotor Shaft - CANCELLED.
| AD/S-62/5 Amdt 1 | Main Rotor Shaft | 4/2005 |
|---|
| Requirement: | CANCELLED. |
|---|---|
| This AD is cancelled on 14 April 2005. | |
| Background: | This Directive required a one-time inspection and is supported by FAA AD. Compliance with FAA ADs is being checked at C of A inspection. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
2 March 2005
Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation (legislation.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.
| AD/S-62/5 Amdt 1 | Main Rotor Shaft | 4/2005 |
|---|
| Requirement: | CANCELLED. |
|---|---|
| This AD is cancelled on 14 April 2005. | |
| Background: | This Directive required a one-time inspection and is supported by FAA AD. Compliance with FAA ADs is being checked at C of A inspection. |
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
2 March 2005