AD 2010-26-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of the tail rotor blade tip weight during flight, leading to vibration and potential loss of control.
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Required Actions
Before further flight, replace any affected tail rotor blade with an airworthy blade. An airworthy blade is one not listed in the RBI document attached to the applicable ASBs.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters, with specific blade serial numbers listed in the RBI document attached to the applicable ASBs.
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