AD 2022-06-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. | 204B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters |
| aircraft | Textron | Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Textron Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The affected pin may shear off during flight, resulting in the main rotor blade and the main rotor head detaching from the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Before further flight, remove from service each pin P/N 204-012-104-005 with an S/N prefix 'FNFS' and inspect it for any deformation. If there is any deformation, remove the fitting from service before further flight. Prohibit installing the affected pin on any helicopter as of the effective date of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters with a pin part number (P/N) 204-012-104-005 with a serial number (S/N) prefix 'FNFS' installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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