We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various Model 234 and Model CH-47D helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspections of the pitch housing and revising the pitch housing retirement life. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of cracking in the pitch housing lugs. The proposed actions are intended to detect and prevent an unsafe condition on these products.
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Airworthiness Directives; Various Model 234 and Model CH-47D Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various Model 234 and Model CH-47D helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspections of the pitch housing and re...
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82 FR 13567
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“Airworthiness Directives; Various Model 234 and Model CH-47D Helicopters,” thefederalregister.org (March 14, 2017), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2017-04735/airworthiness-directives-various-model-234-and-model-ch-47d-helicopters.