AD 2019-08-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

AD Number
2019-08-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0740
FR Citation
84 FR 22697

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

A blocked oil line restrictor in the freewheel lubrication system could cause failure of the freewheel assembly, failure of the main rotor mast, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the oil line restrictor for blockage. If there is any blockage in the restrictor, before further flight, inspect the freewheel assembly for condition and wear. For Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters, replace the reducer with a filter, part number 50-075-1.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, and 407 helicopters

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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