AD 2002-09-51

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, A-1, and B Helicopters

AD Number
2002-09-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-SW-24-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 51068

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, A-1, and B Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, A-1, and B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Reports of improperly identified and reinstalled timed-out life-limited tail rotor (T/R) grips that are not made of steel.

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Required Actions

Clean and inspect the tail rotor (T/R) grip to determine if it is made of steel. Replace any grip not made of steel with an airworthy, steel T/R grip.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, A-1, and B helicopters.

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