SAIB SW-04-13 —

SAIB SW-04-13 Current Issued 11/07/2003 Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 269C

What is a SAIB?

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is an FAA-issued advisory — not mandatory like an AD, but worth knowing about. SAIBs typically flag service bulletins, manufacturer recommendations, or emerging issues that don't (yet) rise to AD level.

Bulletin text

Verbatim from the FAA-published PDF. 12 paragraphs · 178 words.

No. SW-04-13 November 7, 2003 www.faa.gov - Search "SAIBs" This is information only. Recommendations aren’t mandatory.

Introduction

This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises you, owners and operators of Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, model 269C rotorcraft, equipped with an optional 269A4995 throttle governor kit, to inspect and possibly replace the throttle bellcrank, P/N 269A8418-21. We’re also advising you that Schweizer has issued Service Bulletin B-281, dated September 5, 2003.

Background

Schweizer has received reports of two instances where the P/N 269A8418-21 bellcrank failed due to excessive wear leading to loss of throttle control. A redesigned replacement bellcrank has been available since 1996.

Reference Documentation

• Service Bulletin B-281 • Service Notice N-180

Recommendation

We recommend that you inspect the referenced bellcrank for wear as soon as possible, according to Schweizer’s, Service Bulletin, B-281.

For Further Information Contact

Richard P. Fiesel, Aerospace Engineer, FAA New York Aircraft Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street, 3rd Floor, Valley Stream, NY 11581; phone: (516) 256-7504; fax (516) 568-2716; email: [email protected]

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, 1250 Schweizer Rd., Horseheads NY 14845; phone: (607) 739-3821; fax: (607) 796-2488.

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