AD 2008-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Improper installation of the tailboom attachment bolt in the upper left-hand tailboom attachment CRES steel fitting, part number 407-030-750-103, does not meet the design criteria.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service, inspect the tailboom attachment bolt for correct washer installation, bolt orientation, and exposed threads. If incorrect, reconfigure or replace the bolt as necessary. If the bolt is replaced, perform a torque inspection of the nut at 100 hours TIS after replacement.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with an upper left-hand tailboom attachment CRES steel fitting, part number 407-030-750-103, installed.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.