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AD 72-07-01 ACTIVE

Rotor Clearance and Collective Stick
Key Information
AD Number 72-07-01 Status Active
Effective Date March 22, 1972 Issue Date March 10, 1972
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-1410
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Rotorcraft"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section --- - _EMPTY_
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Aero Resources Inc.
Model(s) J-2 Gyroplane
Regulatory Text

72-07-01 McCULLOCH AIRCRAFT CORP.: Amendment 39-1410. Applies to Model J-2 Gyroplane, compliance, as indicated, required before further flight unless already accomplished.

1. For serial numbers 10 and subsequent: By means of a propeller protractor, determine that the angle between the rotor mast and pitch bearing case is not less than 3.9 and not greater 5.0 degrees. If the angle measured is not within the tolerance indicated, rerig per paragraph 4.4 of McCulloch Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin 8C dated February 24, 1972 or later FAA-approved revisions.

2. For serial numbers 10 through 54:

(A) Inspect collective stick, part number 27133, for loose rivets at the juncture with collective stick shaft, part number 27104.

(B) If loose rivets are found, replace the collective stick assembly with the new collective stick assembly per paragraph 4.1 "Rework-Effectivity (A)" of McCulloch Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin 8C or with an equivalent approved byChief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(C) If no loose rivets are found and until the rework per paragraph 4.1 of McCulloch Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin 8C is accomplished, reinspect for loose rivets at intervals not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours of flight time.

This amendment is effective March 22, 1972 for all persons except those to whom it was made effective by airmail letter dated March 3, 1972, which contained this amendment.

Office of Primary Responsibility
["AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch"]