AD 2012-02-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Limited | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in certain main rotor blades, leading to blade failure and potential loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Reduce the life limit of affected main rotor blades from 3,600 hours TIS to 1,400 hours TIS. Revise the life limit in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness or maintenance manual. Record the revised life limit on the component history card or equivalent record.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with main rotor blades part numbers 206-015-001-107, 206-015-001-109, 206-015-001-111, 206-015-001-115, 206-015-001-117, 206-015-001-119, or 206-015-001-121, and serial numbers listed in Table 1 of the AD.
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