AD 2021-19-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Hélicoptères Guimbal Helicopters

AD Number
2021-19-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0498
FR Citation
86 FR 49907

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bell Various Airworthiness Directives; Hélicoptères Guimbal Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

cracks on the main rotor scissor link due to corrosion, which could result in failure of the main rotor swashplate guide bellcrank and reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

disconnecting the bellcrank from the swashplate guide, removing each bolt and using a certain tool, removing certain parts from service, visually inspecting the lug bore area for corrosion and cracks, depending on the inspection results, removing certain parts from service, or repairing the area using an FAA-approved method, installing certain part-numbered plastic bushings, coating the area with a compound, reinstalling certain parts, applying a specified torque, and installing cotter pins.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service or 2 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Hélicoptères Guimbal Model Cabri G2 helicopters, certificated in any category, with any metal bushings installed on the main rotor (M/R) swashplate guide bellcrank and without plastic bushing part number HG22-1001 or HG modification 16-009.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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