Tue, Mar 04, 2003
Sikorsky S-76 Series Helicopters, AD/S-76/71 Rotor Brake Disc
4/2003
Applicability: Model S - 76A, B, and C
helicopters.
Requirement: 1. Determine the manufacturer of each rotor brake
disc (RBD) by examining the part number (P/N) markings and
accomplish the following requirements based on the identification
of the RBD.
a. If the P/N is 76363-09101-102, the manufacturer is Goodyear. No
further action is required by this directive.
b. If the P/N 76363-09103-102 is pressure stamped on the RBD, the
manufacturer is BF Goodrich. No further action is required by this
directive.
c. If the P/N 76363-09103-102 is electrolytically etched on the
RBD, the manufacturer is Parker Hannifin
Corporation (PHC).
i. For each PHC RBD with a P/N 76363-0913-102 and serial number
(S/N) other than 38 through 379, remark the P/N as 76363-090103-105
using the vibropeen method. After remarking no further action is
required.
ii. If the RBD serial number or the manufacturer cannot be
determined and for RBD’s with P/N 76363-09103-102 and
S/N’s 38 through 379, reidentify or mark the P/N as
76363-09103-104, or replace the RBD in accordance with requirement
3 of this directive.
2. For
RBD’s with P/N 76363-0103-104, inspect the RBD for cracks as
detailed in Figure 1.
a. If a crack is found extending through the entire RBD thickness
as detailed in Figure 1, View A, replace the RBD with a serviceable
RBD other than P/N 76363-09103-104.
b. If 2 or more surface cracks are found located between adjacent
boltholes as shown in Figure 1, View B, replace the RBD with a
serviceable RBD other than P/N 76363-09103-104.
c. If a surface crack, or surface cracks are found separated by
boltholes as shown in Figure 1, View C, replace the RBD with a
serviceable RBD other than P/N 76363-09103-104, or deactivate the
RBD before further flight.
Note 1: Short “glazing” cracks are not a cause for
rejection.
...This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 4
March 2003.
Background: Certain rotor brake discs were found
to be manufactured using an incorrect heat treatment process of the
disc. This can lead to premature cracking and subsequent failure of
the discs. This directive requires identifying certain discs,
inspection of these discs and eventual replacement of these discs.
Failure of the disc could cause damage to the rotor blades, nearby
hydraulic and fuel lines, and subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
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