AD 2001-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue crack may occur in the main rotor outboard strap fitting assembly (P/N 214-010-185-107) leading to failure, separation of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS), determine the TIS for each strap fitting and create a component history card or equivalent record. If TIS cannot be determined or exceeds 2,500 hours, replace the strap fitting with an airworthy one before further flight. Continue to record subsequent TIS and revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the maintenance manual to establish a 2,500-hour retirement life for the strap fitting.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS)
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B and 214B-1 helicopters with main rotor outboard strap fitting assembly (P/N 214-010-185-107) installed, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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