AD 2012-22-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., High Landing Gear Forward Crosstube Assembly |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., High Landing Gear Forward Crosstube Assembly |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the landing gear crosstube, which could result in collapse of the landing gear and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Create a component history card or equivalent record for the crosstube and record the total number of landings. Prepare and inspect the crosstube for cracks, replacing it if a crack is found. If no crack is found, prime and paint the inspection areas.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
High landing gear forward crosstube assembly (crosstube), part number (P/N) 212-321-103, installed on Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412 and AB412EP and Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters, certificated in any category.
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