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AD/S-76/16 Amdt 2 - Main Rotor Blade Root End - Inspection for Fatigue Cracking

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This AD mandates inspections of Sikorsky S‑76 main rotor blade root ends (PNs 76150‑09000/09100) for fatigue cracking; owners/operators must arrange and fund the inspections and any corrective work. Compliance is achieved by following Sikorsky Alert CSB 76‑65‑18C (the AD’s binding procedural document). Previously completed inspections under the prior AD remain acceptable.

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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/S-76/16

Amdt 2

Main Rotor Blade Root End - Inspection for Fatigue Cracking

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Applicability: All models fitted with main rotor blades P/N 76150-09000 or 76150-09100. Requirement: Sikorsky S76 Alert Customer Service Bulletin no. 76-65-18C.

Compliance: As detailed in requirement document. Inspections carried out in accordance with the previous issue of this directive, meet the requirements of this issue.

Background: The directive has been amended to nominate ACSB 76-65-18C as a more appropriate requirement document than the Composite Materials Manual. FAA AD 84-10-02 also refers to this subject.

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