AD 78-22-08

78-22-08 HILLER AVIATION: Amendment 39-3327. Applies to Model UH-12D and UH-12E helicopters, including the UH-12E 4-place configurations, which have been converted to turbine power in accordance with Soloy Conversions, Ltd., STC Nos. SH177WE and SH178WE respectively, certificated in all categories. Compliance required on or before January 1, 1979.

To prevent loss of flight control or engine control, accomplish the following:

(a) Modify the integrated collective and N2 engine control system in accordance with Soloy Conversions, Ltd., Service Bulletin 06-560 dated October 6, 1978, or later FAA approved revision.

(b) Unless already accomplished, remove from service certain N1 and N2 engine control cables as identified in Soloy Conversions, Ltd., Service Bulletin 06-560 dated October 6, 1978, or later FAA approved revisions. Install replacement cables in accordance with the same bulletin.

(c) An equivalent modification may be approved by the Chief, Engineering andManufacturing Branch, FAA, Northwest Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Soloy Conversions, Ltd., P.O. Box 60, Chehalis, Washington 98532. This document may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.

This amendment becomes effective November 30, 1978.