AD 2001-05-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 430 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of electrical power due to design deficiencies discovered during single-pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight testing.
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Required Actions
Modify the electrical system in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin No. 430-99-10, paragraphs 1 through 6.
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Compliance Time
Required at the next 600-hour inspection or before further flight after May 1, 2001, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 helicopters, serial numbers 49002, 49004 through 49006, 49008 through 49016, 49018 through 49025, and 49027 through 49036, certificated in any category.
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