AD 69-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the magnesium cyclic bellcrank support assemblies, P/N 206-001-521, due to fatigue cracks in the spotfaced areas around the attachment bolts and in the fillet radii between the base and vertical section of the supports.
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Required Actions
Inspect support assemblies with 25 hours' total time in service after April 15, 1969, before first flight daily. Torque bolts to specified inch-pounds if loose. Visually inspect for cracks in specified areas, smooth nicks/corrosion. Remove and replace if cracks found. Replace magnesium supports with aluminum P/N 206-001-544 within 100 hours' time in service after AD effective date.
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Compliance Time
within 100 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 equipped with magnesium cyclic bellcrank support assemblies, P/N 206-001-521.
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