AD 2002-22-14

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, and 214B-1 Helicopters

AD Number
2002-22-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-42-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 68026

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, and 214B-1 Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, and 214B-1 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a main rotor tension-torsion (TT) strap could lead to loss of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Reduce the retirement time for certain main rotor TT straps as specified in the referenced AD. Inspect and replace TT straps according to the revised retirement schedule.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance time specified in the referenced AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, and 214B-1 helicopters, with TT straps eligible for installation.

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