# Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Model S-61 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-07-03 · Effective 2000-07-18 · 65 FR 40988
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-16356
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Sikorsky Model S-61
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 40988
- **Publication date:** 2000-07-03
- **Effective date:** 2000-07-18
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-SW-18-AD
## Abstract

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Model S-61 helicopters. That AD requires inspecting certain pylon upper and lower hinge web fittings (web fittings) for corrosion or a crack and either repairing certain web fittings or replacing any unairworthy web fittings with airworthy web fittings. That AD also requires creating a log card or equivalent record and implementing a recurring inspection of the web fittings. This amendment retains the requirements of that AD but corrects an error in paragraph (a)(3) by removing the words "and 3.E." This amendment is prompted by an operator notifying the FAA of that error which requires an unnecessary major inspection within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS). The actions specified in this AD are intended to remove an undue burden on the public by superseding the AD and removing the requirement for the major inspection within 25 hours TIS.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/03/00-16356/airworthiness-directives-sikorsky-model-s-61-helicopters)
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