AD 2013-20-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters

AD Number
2013-20-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0492
FR Citation
78 FR 65202

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters
aircraft Bell 230 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Third stage turbine vibration, which could result in turbine failure, engine power loss, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Revise the Operating Limitations section of the Model 230 Rotorcraft Flight Manual by inserting Section 1, Limitations, page 1-12, of Bell BHT-230-FM-1, revision 5, dated May 6, 2005. Install placard part number 230-075-213-115, or equivalent, on the instrument panel directly below the No. 1 and No. 2 engine oil temp/press indicator.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Model 230 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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