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AD FAA-2016-9291

Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model 269D and Model 269D Configuration A helicopters. This AD requires reducing the life limit of and inspecting certain drive shafts. This AD is prompted by four incidents involving failure of a drive shaft. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2016-9291

Document Number

2017-05967

Type

Rule

Publication Date

March 27, 2017

Effective Date

April 11, 2017

Affected Manufacturer

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2016-9291

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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