airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2024-01-31 · Effective 2024-02-15 · 89 FR 6008
Document
Document number
2024-01932
Federal Register citation
89 FR 6008
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Various
Publication date
2024-01-31
Effective date
2024-02-15
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-0034
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all helicopters with certain Pacific Scientific Company rotary buckle assemblies (buckles) installed. This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect in the screws used inside the buckle. This AD requires inspecting the buckle screws and, depending on the results, reidentifying the buckle, replacing the screws and reidentifying the buckle, or replacing the buckle. This AD also prohibits installing certain buckles. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.