AD 69-17-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible restriction of the cyclic control system due to improper staking of control bearings in the lever assembly.
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Required Actions
Remove the co-pilot's seat to expose the cyclic control lever assembly, inspect control bearings for proper staking per Bell Service Bulletin 206A-13, and replace lever assemblies with improper staked bearings before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 206A helicopters with serial numbers 1 through 412, 415 through 421, 423 through 428, 430 through 435, and 438 having co-pilot controls installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cyclic Control System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters Subject: Cyclic Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/19/1969 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Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-820 AD NUMBER: 69-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 19, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-17-02 BELL: Amdt. 39-820. Applies to Bell Model 206A helicopters, Serial Numbers 1 through 412, 415 through 421, 423 through 428, 430 through 435, and 438 having co-pilot controls installed. Compliance required within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent a possible restriction of the cyclic control system, accomplish the following one-time inspection and lever assembly replacement, as necessary: a. Remove the co-pilot's seat, P/N 206-031-141, to expose the cyclic control lever assembly. b. Inspect the control bearings in each end of the lever assembly, P/N 206-001-339- 1, for proper staking, as specified in Items 2, 3 and 4 of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206A-13, dated August 4, 1969, or by a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA. c. Remove and replace lever assemblies that have improper staked control bearings before further flight. This amendment becomes effective on August 19, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters Subject: Cyclic Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/19/1969 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: 69-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-820 AD NUMBER: 69-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 19, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-17-02 BELL: Amdt. 39-820. Applies to Bell Model 206A helicopters, Serial Numbers 1 through 412, 415 through 421, 423 through 428, 430 through 435, and 438 having co-pilot controls installed. Compliance required within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent a possible restriction of the cyclic control system, accomplish the following one-time inspection and lever assembly replacement, as necessary: a. Remove the co-pilot's seat, P/N 206-031-141, to expose the cyclic control lever assembly. b. Inspect the control bearings in each end of the lever assembly, P/N 206-001-339- 1, for proper staking, as specified in Items 2, 3 and 4 of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206A-13, dated August 4, 1969, or by a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA. c. Remove and replace lever assemblies that have improper staked control bearings before further flight. This amendment becomes effective on August 19, 1969. FOOTER:
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