AD 2002-09-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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