AD 2000-10-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fracture of the flapping bearing to yoke attachment bolt, failure of the bearing and yoke interface, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect each flapping bearing to yoke attachment bolt for thread damage, shank wear, or corrosion pitting. Replace any bolt showing these conditions with an airworthy bolt.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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