AD 69-11-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_69-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-11-04 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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