AD 69-15-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 204B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aft cross tube, Part No. 204-706-053-5 or Part No. 205-050-114-1, due to fatigue cracks.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace aft cross tubes with 900 or more hours' time in service within the next 100 hours' time in service. Remove and replace those with less than 900 hours' time in service prior to accumulating 1000 hours' time in service. Subsequent replacements must be done prior to accumulating 1000 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time in service for tubes with 900+ hours, or prior to accumulating 1000 hours' time in service for others.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters equipped with Float Kit Installation, Part No. 204-706-053 or Part No. 205-706-050.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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