AD 2007-23-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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