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AD 67-14-01 ACTIVE

Rotor Blade Modification
Key Information
AD Number 67-14-01 Status Active
Effective Date April 29, 1967 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-405
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Rotorcraft"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation Federal Register: April 29, 1967
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Air & Space America, Inc.
Model(s) 18A
Regulatory Text

67-14-01 AIR and SPACE: Amdt. 39-405 Part 39 Federal Register April 29, 1967. Applies to Model 18A Gyroplanes Equipped with Air and Space Rotor Blades.

Before further flight of any Air and Space Model 18A gyroplane, unless already accomplished, modify the rotor blades in accordance with Air and Space Manufacturing, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 15, dated December 27, 1966, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Central Region. Upon completion of this modification the rotor blade set need not be rebalanced, but must be tracked before return to service.

NOTE: Pursuant to Air and Space Manufacturing, Inc. Maintenance and Rigging Manual, page 30, Section M, no separations are permitted in the leading edge protective strip of the rotor blade. If separation is detected, the blade should be discarded unless a repair is authorized by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Central Region.

This directive effective April29, 1967 and supersedes the telegraphic airworthiness directive of January 17 on the subject.