AD 2015-05-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters

AD Number
2015-05-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0070
FR Citation
80 FR 13481

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Canada Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the upper left longeron assembly and the aft fuselage upper skin could lead to structural failure and loss of helicopter control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the aft fuselage upper skin for cracks and the upper left longeron assembly for cracks, corrosion, or defects. Replace or repair parts or sections as necessary based on inspection results.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 helicopters with serial numbers 53000 through 53900, 53911 through 54061, and 54300, equipped with longeron assembly part numbers 206-031-314-037, 206-031-314-177, or 206-031-314-219B.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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