# Proposed AD FAA-2016-0183: Kaman Aerospace Corporation

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-08-21
- Products: Kaman Aerospace
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 21, 2016, 81 FR 3344
- Comments due: March 21, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-08-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-21)
- Docket: FAA-2016-0183 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-0183, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-SW-016-AD
- FR document: 2016-00947
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/69/8b/698ba12f04a3f47691a0cdc7fff03c17351414b45b5109ff7da502b037d762de (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-01-21/pdf/2016-00947.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/21/2016-00947/airworthiness-directives-kaman-aerospace-corporation
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6396FFCA2EB335D86257F4100814188.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-0183

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) Model K-1200 helicopters. This proposed AD would require revising the ``Flight Limitations--NO LOAD'' and ``Flight Limitations--LOAD'' sections of the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM). This proposed AD is prompted by a report of certain flight maneuvers that may lead to main rotor (M/R) blade to opposing hub contact. The proposed actions are intended to prevent damage to the M/R flight controls and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 21, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-00947, comments due Mar 21, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/21/2016-00947/airworthiness-directives-kaman-aerospace-corporation)

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