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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Federal Register Abstract
Float Kit Tube
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-15-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-15-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 Helicopters Subject: Float Kit Tube Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/16/1969 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 204B | 205A | 205A-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-15-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-801 AD NUMBER: 69-15-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 16, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-15-07 BELL: Amendment 39-801. Applies to Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters equipped with the Float Kit Installation, Part No. 204-706-053, or Part No. 205-706- 050. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the aft cross tube, Part No. 204-706-053-5, or Part No. 205-050-114-1, due to fatigue cracks, accomplish the following: (a) Remove and replace aft cross tubes with 900 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD within the next 100 hours' time in service. (b) Remove and replace aft cross tubes with less than 900 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, prior to accumulating 1000 hours' time in service. (c) Remove and replace all subsequent replacement aft cross tubes prior to accumulating 1000 hours' time in service. (d) Operators not having kept time in service records on individual cross tubes should use float kit hours' time in service for the purpose of Paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) above. (Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 204B-5, 205A-3, dated April 2, 1969, pertains to this subject.) This amendment becomes effective August 16, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-15-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-15-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 Helicopters Subject: Float Kit Tube Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/16/1969 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 204B | 205A | 205A-1 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: 69-15-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-801 AD NUMBER: 69-15-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 16, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-15-07 BELL: Amendment 39-801. Applies to Bell Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters equipped with the Float Kit Installation, Part No. 204-706-053, or Part No. 205-706- 050. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the aft cross tube, Part No. 204-706-053-5, or Part No. 205-050-114-1, due to fatigue cracks, accomplish the following: (a) Remove and replace aft cross tubes with 900 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD within the next 100 hours' time in service. (b) Remove and replace aft cross tubes with less than 900 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, prior to accumulating 1000 hours' time in service. (c) Remove and replace all subsequent replacement aft cross tubes prior to accumulating 1000 hours' time in service. (d) Operators not having kept time in service records on individual cross tubes should use float kit hours' time in service for the purpose of Paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) above. (Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 204B-5, 205A-3, dated April 2, 1969, pertains to this subject.) This amendment becomes effective August 16, 1969. FOOTER:
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