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AD/S-62/6 Amdt 1 - Main Gearbox Primary Servo Mechanism Supports
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Sikorsky S-62 Series Helicopters
| AD/S-62/6 Amdt 1 | Main Gearbox Primary ServoMechanism Supports | 4/2005 |
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| Applicability: | Model S-62A helicopters equipped with part number S14-40-2415 primary servo mechanism support fittings. |
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| Requirement: | 1. Inspect in accordance with Part I subparagraph A and B of Accomplishment Instructions of Sikorsky Aircraft Service Bulletin (SB) 62B40-8, dated 1 October 1971.2. Inspect in accordance with Part I subparagraph B of Accomplishment Instructions of SB 62B40-8.3. Conduct a fluorescent magnetic particle inspection in accordance with Part II of Accomplishment Instructions of SB 62B40-8.Note: FAA AD 71-26-3 Amdt 39-1363 refers. |
| Compliance: | 1. Unless the initial inspection is already accomplished; within 120 flight hours after 14 April 2005.2. Inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 120 flight hours.3. At gearbox overhaul or 1,250 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 14 April 2005. | |
| Background: | The related FAA AD was prompted by a report of a fracture radiating from a bolt hole in one of the four support fitting attachment lugs. A support fitting retaining bolt was also fractured. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
2 March 2005