AD 2002-15-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc., Model MD900 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the lateral-mixer bellcrank assembly, which could lead to loss of lateral control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Establish a life limit for the lateral-mixer bellcrank assembly, create a component history card or equivalent record, determine the hours time-in-service (TIS), and apply a serial number (S/N).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
MD Helicopters, Inc., Model MD900 helicopters.
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