AD 68-06-05

Airworthiness directive · Failure of Coupling Shaft · FH1100 Manufacturing FH-1100

Effective
March 23, 1968
Model
FH-1100
Data sheet
TCDSH2WE
Registered aircraft
8 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Rotorcraft
Amendment
39-565

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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68-06-05 FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amdt. 39-565. Applies to FH-1100 type helicopters serial numbers 10 thru 76 inclusive and 83.

Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To preclude the possibility of failure of the engine-to-transmission coupling shaft due to corrosion resulting from water contamination, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 100 helicopter hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD, remove Bendix coupling shaft P/N 19E49-3A and inspect for any corrosion and if found, replace with P/N 19E49-3B or if corrosion is absent modify in accordance with accomplishment instructions contained in Fairchild Hiller Service Bulletin No. FH-1100-24-1 dated January 25, 1968, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent inspection procedure or modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region.

(b) Upon request, with substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector, the compliance time may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region.

This amendment is effective March 23, 1968.

Affected TCDS · 1

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

Registered aircraft · 8

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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  • Fairchild Hiller8 aircraft
By year built
19681972
Registered aircraft by year built: 3 aircraft
19681
19701
19721

5 with no year recorded

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