AD 2016-22-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron |
Unsafe Condition
A crack in a main rotor (M/R) blade, which could result in failure of an M/R blade and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
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Required Actions
Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 2 weeks, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS or 2 weeks, clean and visually inspect the upper and lower exposed surfaces of each M/R blade for cracks, corrosion, edge voids, loose or damaged adhesive squeeze-out, and edge delamination. Inspections must cover specific areas including the lower grip pad, grip plates, layered doublers, and blade skin.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 2 weeks, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters with main rotor (M/R) blade part numbers 204-011-200-001 or 204-011-250-(all dash numbers) installed.
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