AD 2016-08-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters

AD Number
2016-08-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0734
FR Citation
81 FR 24010

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

Corrosion on the piston rod of the main rotor hydraulic servo actuator, which could result in failure of the servo actuator and consequent loss of helicopter control.

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Required Actions

Install a servo actuator with a new stainless steel piston rod. Inspect each servo actuator to determine the condition of the piston rod assembly before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters.

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