AD 2000-04-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters

AD Number
2000-04-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-SW-77-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 10385

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Canada Model 222 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue failure of the swashplate assembly drive pin, which could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the swashplate assembly drive pin for damage or looseness. Torque test to determine if the interference fit between the drive pin and rotating ring is adequate. Replace any unairworthy drive pin.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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