SAIB SW-04-13

SPECIAL

AIRWORTHINESS

INFORMATION

BULLETIN

Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration

No. SW-04-13 November 7, 2003 www.faa.gov - Search "SAIBs" This is information only. Recommendations aren’t mandatory.

Introduction

This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises you, owners and operators of Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, model 269C rotorcraft, equipped with an optional 269A4995 throttle governor kit, to inspect and possibly replace the throttle bellcrank, P/N 269A8418-21. We’re also advising you that Schweizer has issued Service Bulletin B-281, dated September 5, 2003.

Background

Schweizer has received reports of two instances where the P/N 269A8418-21 bellcrank failed due to excessive wear leading to loss of throttle control. A redesigned replacement bellcrank has been available since 1996.

Reference Documentation

• Service Bulletin B-281

• Service Notice N-180

Recommendation

We recommend that you inspect the referenced bellcrank for wear as soon as possible, according to Schweizer’s, Service Bulletin, B-281.

For Further Information Contact

Richard P. Fiesel, Aerospace Engineer, FAA New York Aircraft Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street, 3rd Floor, Valley Stream, NY 11581; phone: (516) 256-7504; fax (516) 568-2716; email:

richard.fiesel@faa.gov

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, 1250 Schweizer Rd., Horseheads NY 14845; phone:

(607) 739-3821; fax: (607) 796-2488.