AD 2003-08-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 222 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main rotor pendulum weight support and shedding of the pendulum weight set in flight, potentially due to manufacturing defects, could result in the pendulum weights separating and striking the vertical fin or tail rotor, leading to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the main rotor pendulum weight support for file or grinding marks, gouges, and edge breaks. Rework and remark or replace the pendulum weight support if necessary. Conduct a magnetic particle inspection for cracks and replace the pendulum weight support if a crack is found.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters with certain serial-numbered pendulum weight supports.
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