Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-06-14 · Effective 2005-06-29 · 70 FR 34312
Document
Document number
05-11516
Federal Register citation
70 FR 34312
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Publication date
2005-06-14
Effective date
2005-06-29
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21373
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters. This action requires replacing the main gearbox (MGB) lubrication/scavenge pump vespel spline adapters (vespel spline adapters) before further flight, and thereafter, replacing them at certain intervals. This amendment is prompted by a reported incident of an in-flight loss of oil pressure. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent loss of lubrication to the MGB, which could cause failure of one or both engine input drives, or planetary gear to sun gear tooth mesh failure, resulting in loss of power to the rotor system and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.