AD 2015-16469
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of a tail rotor control tube bonded clevis, which could result in failure of the tail rotor control tube and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail rotor control tube assembly (control tube) and either repair or replace the control tube.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 helicopters, serial number 49001 through 49121, with control tube assembly (control tube), part number (P/N) 430-001-007-101 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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