AD 2013-18-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Inc. Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Inc. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
An inoperative control box assembly could result in a disabled auto-relight system, failure of the engine to relight after a flame-out, increased pilot workload during a power loss emergency, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Replace the control box assembly within 4 months: for Model 206A and 206B helicopters, replace control box assembly P/N 206-375-017-101 with P/N 206-375-017-105; for Model 206L helicopters, replace control box assembly P/N 206-375-017-103 with P/N 206-375-017-107.
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Compliance Time
Within 4 months
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Inc. Model 206A and 206B helicopters, all serial numbers except S/Ns 1, 2, and 3, with control box assembly P/N 206-375-017-101 installed; and Model 206L helicopters, S/N 45001 through 45153 and 46601 through 46617, with control box assembly P/N 206-375-017-103 installed.
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