AD 2002-25-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Limited Model 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the tailboom skin can lead to separation of the tailboom from the helicopter, resulting in loss of control.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the tailboom for cracks using a magnifying glass, remove horizontal stabilizer supports, perform a fluorescent-penetrant inspection (FPI) of the tailboom skins, and modify or replace the tailboom as necessary. Inspections must be conducted at specified intervals.
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Compliance Time
Within 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) for modifying the tailboom.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 helicopters with specified serial numbers and tailboom part number 206-033-004 (excluding P/N 206-033-004-181).
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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