AD 2001-02-11

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B Helicopters

AD Number
2001-02-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-SW-16-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 10355

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the main rotor mast assembly (part number 204-011-450-001) leading to loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Replace any main rotor mast assembly, P/N 204-011-450-001, within 25 hours time-in-service. Removed masts must be replaced with an airworthy mast. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B helicopters with main rotor mast assembly P/N 204-011-450-001 installed, regardless of certification category.

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