AD 2010-26-52
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of the blade tip weight from certain tail rotor blades during flight, causing vibration and potential loss of the blade tip weight, loss of a blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Before further flight, unless already accomplished, replace any affected blade with an airworthy blade. An airworthy blade is one that has a part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) not included in the Applicability section of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters with certain tail rotor blades as specified in the Applicability section of the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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