AD 2010-10-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 222 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in tail rotor blades originating from machining burrs or corrosion sites in the bearing bore underneath the flanged sleeves, which could lead to blade loss and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect tail rotor blades for cracks around the feathering bearings. Replace any cracked blade with an airworthy blade before further flight. Replace all affected blades with airworthy blades not subject to inspection requirements within 90 days after the effective date of the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters, with listed helicopter serial numbers and part-numbered tail rotor blades installed, excluding certain excepted serial numbers or codes.
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