AD 2008-10-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters

AD Number
2008-10-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0490
FR Citation
73 FR 24858

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron 204B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a tail rotor blade (T/R blade) during flight, leading to potential cracking and loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect each tail rotor blade assembly (T/R blade) at specified intervals. Repair or replace any unairworthy T/R blade as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified intervals as outlined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters.

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