AD 2009-08-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Limited Model 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Blade tip weights may depart from the blade during flight due to missing adhesive applied to the tip weight screw during the weight and balance process.
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Required Actions
Inspect each affected tail rotor blade to determine if it is listed in the Rotor Blades, Inc. (RBI) document attached to the applicable Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin (ASB). Replace any affected blade with an airworthy blade that has a serial number not listed in the RBI document.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters, as specified in the applicable ASBs and RBI documents.
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