AD 2002-01-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters

AD Number
2002-01-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-21-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 2317

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Design deficiencies in the electrical systems may lead to failure of both generators and loss of primary electrical power, resulting in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Revise the electrical power distribution system to address design deficiencies. Install necessary modifications to prevent dual generator failure and loss of primary electrical power.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 helicopters.

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