AD 69-11-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters

AD Number
69-11-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206A Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Unbalanced directional control pedal forces at cruise flight could cause pedal creep and interference between the pilots' feet and protruding head screws in the instrument console.

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Required Actions

Install and adjust spring P/N 206-001-721 and friction clamp P/N 206-001-710; inspect and adjust the spring and clamp if not done in last 50 hours; replace protruding head screws with flat head screws using specified service bulletins or FAA-approved methods.

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Compliance Time

within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A helicopters

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Federal Register Abstract

Control Pedal Force

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AD Number:
69-11-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters
Subject:
Control Pedal Force
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/28/1969
Make:
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Model:
206A
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Rotorcraft
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-11-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-778

AD NUMBER:   69-11-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 28, 1969.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
69-11-04 BELL: Amdt. 39-778. Applies to Model 206A helicopters.

Compliance required as indicated.

To balance directional control pedal forces at cruise flight, to prevent pedal creep and to eliminate a possible interference between the pilots' feet and protruding head screws in the instrument console, accomplish the following:

a. Install and adjust the spring, P/N 206-001-721, and friction clamp, P/N 206-001- 710, within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, in accordance with the instructions in Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206A-5, Reissue dated May 23, 1969, or later FAA-approved revision or in accordance with instructions approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA.

b. Inspect and adjust, if necessary, the spring, P/N 206-001-721, and friction clamp, P/N 206-001-710, within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 50 hours' time in service, in accordance with Item 4 on Page 2 of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206A-5, Reissue dated May 23, 1969, or later FAA-approved revision, or in accordance with instructions approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA.

c. Replace the three protruding head screws on the right and left side of the instrument panel console that are adjacent to the pilots' pedals and install equivalent flat head screws within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, in accordance with the instructions in Bell Helicopter Company Service Letter No. 206A-120, dated May 16, 1969, or later FAA-approved revision or in accordance with an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA.

(Bell Helicopter Company Model 206A Maintenance and Overhaul Instructions Interim Revisions No. 206A-69-20 and No. 206A-69-21 dated May 15, 1969, and No. 206A-69-22 dated May 23, 1969, pertain to this subject.)

This amendment becomes effective May 28, 1969.
Revised June 14, 1969.

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AD Number:
69-11-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters
Subject:
Control Pedal Force
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/28/1969
Make:
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Model:
206A
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Rotorcraft
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-11-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-778

AD NUMBER:   69-11-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 28, 1969.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
69-11-04 BELL: Amdt. 39-778. Applies to Model 206A helicopters.

Compliance required as indicated.

To balance directional control pedal forces at cruise flight, to prevent pedal creep and to eliminate a possible interference between the pilots' feet and protruding head screws in the instrument console, accomplish the following:

a. Install and adjust the spring, P/N 206-001-721, and friction clamp, P/N 206-001- 710, within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, in accordance with the instructions in Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206A-5, Reissue dated May 23, 1969, or later FAA-approved revision or in accordance with instructions approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA.

b. Inspect and adjust, if necessary, the spring, P/N 206-001-721, and friction clamp, P/N 206-001-710, within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 50 hours' time in service, in accordance with Item 4 on Page 2 of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206A-5, Reissue dated May 23, 1969, or later FAA-approved revision, or in accordance with instructions approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA.

c. Replace the three protruding head screws on the right and left side of the instrument panel console that are adjacent to the pilots' pedals and install equivalent flat head screws within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, in accordance with the instructions in Bell Helicopter Company Service Letter No. 206A-120, dated May 16, 1969, or later FAA-approved revision or in accordance with an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA.

(Bell Helicopter Company Model 206A Maintenance and Overhaul Instructions Interim Revisions No. 206A-69-20 and No. 206A-69-21 dated May 15, 1969, and No. 206A-69-22 dated May 23, 1969, pertain to this subject.)

This amendment becomes effective May 28, 1969.
Revised June 14, 1969.

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