AD 63-18-02

Airworthiness directive · Engine Breather · Helio H-391B, H-395 (USAF L-28A or U-10B) and H-395A

Effective
September 1, 1963
Models
H-391B, H-395 (USAF L-28A or U-10B), H-395A
Data sheet
TCDS1A8
Registered aircraft
33 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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63-18-02 HELIO: Amdt. 609 Part 507 Federal Register August 31, 1963. Applies to All Models H-391B, H-395 Serial Numbers 1 to 591, Inclusive, and H-395A Serial Numbers 1 to 1008, Inclusive.

Compliance required prior to September 15, 1963.

To preclude possible loss of engine oil through the vacuum oil separator due to blockage of the engine breather tube with ice or snow, accomplish the following:

Modify the oil breather tube P/N 391-060-317 by slicing a flute cut 18 inches from contour of lower cowl 0.25 to 0.31 inch depth and 0.75 inch in height on aft side of tube. This cut can be added to the present breather tube.

(Helio Service Bulletin No. 30A dated April 20, 1963, covers this same subject.)

This supersedes AD 62-12-05. This directive effective September 1, 1963.

Affected TCDS · 1

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 33

Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

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19541963
Registered aircraft by year built: 25 aircraft
19541
19565
19573
19584
19592
19602
19625
19633

8 with no year recorded

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