AD 2005-04-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 222 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the tail rotor blades, originating from machining burrs or corrosion sites in the bearing bore underneath the flanged sleeves, could lead to blade loss and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 3 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3 hours TIS, clean and visually check both sides of each blade for a crack in the area around the tail rotor feathering bearing. Within 50 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, clean and inspect both sides of each blade for a crack using a 10X or higher magnifying glass. If a crack is found, remove the blade, inspect further, and replace it with an airworthy blade before further flight. If no crack is found, refinish the blade as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 hours TIS for initial visual check, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3 hours TIS for subsequent checks.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters, including two additional serial numbers for Model 430 helicopters as specified in the revised service information.
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