AD 2002-11-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 Helicopters

AD Number
2002-11-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-54-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 39844

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Canada Model 407 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the forward hanger bearing bracket may lead to loss of tail rotor drive or control, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the forward hanger bearing bracket for cracks.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 helicopters.

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