75-08-15 SIKORSKY: Amendment 39-2163. Applies to S-61N helicopters certificated in all categories.
Compliance required within 5 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD.
(1) Prior to each flight, a flight crewmember or ground service personnel shall check the baggage door, P/N S6120-72601-1, to ensure that it is closed and the locking mechanism and pins are in the locked position.
(2) If the baggage door opens in flight as indicated by warning light in the instrument panel and the door cannot be closed and locked, the aircraft speed must be reduced to 45 knots and a landing made as soon as practicable.
This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER.