AD 73-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 205A-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the forward and aft cross tubes of the float landing gear due to float gear service time of 200 hours or more.
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Required Actions
Conduct inspections specified in Bell Service Bulletin 205-02-73-1: initial inspections within 10 hours time in service after the effective date, subsequent inspections at 25-hour intervals, and 100-hour intervals. Replace cracked cross tubes before next flight if found.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 205A-1 helicopters with float landing gear kit P/N 205-706-050-1 and 200 hours or more total service time on the float gear.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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