AD 2009-07-52
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Limited Model 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Series, 206B Series, 206L Series, 407, and 427 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Series, 206B Series, 206L Series, 407, and 427 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a bearing, failure of the lever assembly, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter due to an incorrectly installed bearing in the cyclic control lever assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect each cyclic control lever assembly (lever assembly) with less than 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) to determine if the bearing, part number (P/N) 206-301-051-101, is correctly installed and properly staked. Replace any bearing that is incorrectly installed or improperly staked before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Series, 206B Series, 206L Series, 407, and 427 helicopters with lever assemblies, part numbers 206-001-401-111, 206-001-400-115, 206-001-400-111, 407-001-320-105, or 407-001-320-109, installed and having less than 50 hours TIS.
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