AD 2002-22-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 407 Helicopters

AD Number
2002-22-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-SW-38-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 67513

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the brackets that attach the horizontal stabilizer slat to the stabilizer could lead to slat separation, contacting a rotor blade, and resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Initially and at specified intervals, check each slat assembly for cracked brackets. Replace any unairworthy slat assembly with an improved, airworthy slat assembly if a crack is found. Replace, modify, and install identification plates on slats on certain helicopters at specified time intervals.

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Compliance Time

Within specified time intervals as outlined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 407 helicopters with the affected slat assemblies.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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