AD 72-19-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A-1 (OH-58A) | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main rotor retention strap fitting, P/N 206-010-155-7, and the main rotor retention strap pin, P/N 206-010-123-1.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace retention strap fittings P/N 206-010-155-7 and pins P/N 206-010-123-1 based on their total time in service as of the effective date. Fittings/pins with 90+ hours must be replaced within 10 hours time in service; those with less than 90 hours must be replaced before accumulating 100 hours. Exclusions apply for P/N 206-010-155-11/-15 and P/N 206-010-123-3.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service or prior to accumulating 100 hours time in service, depending on the item's total time in service as of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Models 206A, 206B, 206A-1 (OH-58A), and 206B-1 helicopters certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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