AD 2022-06-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Restricted Category Helicopters

AD Number
2022-06-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0158
FR Citation
87 FR 14158

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Inc Airworthiness Directives; Various Restricted Category Helicopters
aircraft Bell Textron Inc Airworthiness Directives; Various Restricted Category Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a pin could result in the main rotor blade detaching from the helicopter and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Removing from service each pin P/N 204-012-104-005 with an S/N prefix 'FNFS' and inspecting it for any deformation. If there is any deformation, removing the fitting from service before further flight. Prohibiting 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

Various restricted category helicopters originally manufactured by Bell Textron Inc. with a certain main rotor hub strap pin (pin) installed.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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