AD 2007-01-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Skin cracks originating near the blade trailing edge balance weight can lead to blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail rotor blade for deformation, cracks, and a bent or deformed tail rotor weight. Replace each blade with an airworthy blade if any of these conditions are found. This action is terminating.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 helicopters, including certain serial-numbered blades inadvertently omitted from the current AD.
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