AD 2005-16-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | 206A and 206B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 206A and 206B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Model 206A and 206B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 206A and 206B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked high forward crosstube, which could lead to failure of the crosstube, collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect each forward crosstube (P/N 206-321-001, S/N 1001-1152) and high aft crosstube (P/N 206-321-002, S/N 2001-2152) for cracks. Replace any cracked crosstube with an airworthy one before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 60 days, whichever occurs first, and after that at intervals not to exceed 300 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Model 206A and 206B helicopters modified by Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate SH1392SO, with high forward crosstube (P/N 206-321-001, S/N 1001-1152) and high aft crosstube (P/N 206-321-002, S/N 2001-2152) installed.
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