AD 70-14-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters

AD Number
70-14-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206A Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the existing firewall-to-compressor seal could result in engine compressor flange loads that may lead to seal failure and subsequent engine failure.

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Required Actions

Replace existing firewall-to-compressor seal with Bell Part No. 206-704-026-1 in accordance with Bell Service Letter 206A-142. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.

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Compliance Time

not later than 300 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Helicopters with serial numbers 4 thru 448, 460 thru 464, 467, 469 thru 473, and 475 thru 477

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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