AD 2002-09-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Missing tail rotor blade forward tip weight retention block (tip block) or aft tip closure (tip closure) due to adhesive bond voids, leading to loss of a tip block or tip closure, loss of a tail rotor blade, and potential loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect each affected tail rotor blade tip block and tip closure for adhesive bond voids. Remove any tail rotor blade with excessive voids from service. Modify certain tail rotor blades by installing shear pins and tip closure rivets.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF helicopters.
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