AD 2002-22-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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