AD 2008-14-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Horizontal stabilizers part numbers 206-023-119-167 and 407-023-801-109 may have manufacturing flaws on the inside surface of the upper and/or lower skin at the tailboom attachment inserts. These flaws may result in cracking of the skin and failure of the horizontal stabilizer.
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Required Actions
Determine whether an affected serial numbered horizontal stabilizer is installed. If the serial number is listed in the applicable service bulletin, inspect the horizontal stabilizer for cracks, deformation, or debonding. Replace the horizontal stabilizer if any of these conditions are found. If no issues are found, conduct recurring inspections at intervals not exceeding 600 hours time-in-service or during each annual inspection.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 30 days, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Models 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, and 407 helicopters with horizontal stabilizer part numbers 206-023-119-167 or 407-023-801-109 installed, certificated in any category.
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