AD 2007-23-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A and 206B Helicopters

AD Number
2007-23-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-0176
FR Citation
72 FR 65443

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Canada Model 206A and 206B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A and 206B Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A and 206B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A and 206B Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A and 206B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The main rotor latch bolts fail prematurely due to fatigue, which may result in failure of the main rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Remove certain main rotor latch bolts within 30 days. Replace affected bolts if not done as part of the scheduled main rotor hub disassembly.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A and 206B helicopters, up to and including serial number 3216, with main rotor latch bolt part numbers 206-010-169-001 and 206-010-169.

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