AD 73-19-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A-1 (OH-58A) | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in main rotor retention strap fittings P/N 206-010-155-11 and -15, and main rotor retention strap pin P/N 206-010-123-3.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace retention strap fittings and pins with 1100+ hours total time in service within next 100 hours time in service. Remove and replace fittings and pins with <1100 hours before accumulating 1200 hours total time. Install replacements per maintenance manuals and corrosion protection per Bell Technical Bulletin 206-(04-1)-73-1 or equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time in service (for items with ≥1100 hours) or prior to accumulating 1200 hours total time in service (for items with <1100 hours).
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 (OH-58A), and 206B-1 helicopters certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Strap Fittings and Pins
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-19-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-19-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 Helicopters Subject: Strap Fittings and Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/15/1973 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206A | 206A-1 (OH-58A) | 206B | 206B-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-19-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1714 AD NUMBER: 73-19-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 15, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-19-08 BELL: Amdt. 39-1714. Applies to Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible fatigue cracks in the main rotor retention strap fittings P/N 206-010- 155-11 and -15, and the main rotor retention strap pin, P/N 206-010-123-3, accomplish the following: a. Remove and replace retention strap fittings, P/N 206-010-155-11 and -15 and pins, P/N 206-010-123-3, with 1100 or more hours total time in service on the effective date of this AD within the next 100 hours time in service. b. Remove and replace fittings, P/N 206-010-155-11 and -15 and pins, P/N 206- 010-123-3 with less than 1100 hours total time in service on the effective date of this AD, prior to accumulating 1200 hours total time in service. c. Install replacement fittings and pins in accordance with the appropriate model maintenance and overhaul information manuals and provide corrosion protection as specified in Bell Helicopter Company, Technical Bulletin No. 206-(04-1)-73-1, dated March 9, 1973 or later FAA approved revision or as specified in an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. This amendment becomes effective September 15, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-19-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-19-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 Helicopters Subject: Strap Fittings and Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/15/1973 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206A | 206A-1 (OH-58A) | 206B | 206B-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: 73-19-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1714 AD NUMBER: 73-19-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 15, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-19-08 BELL: Amdt. 39-1714. Applies to Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206A-1 and 206B- 1 helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible fatigue cracks in the main rotor retention strap fittings P/N 206-010- 155-11 and -15, and the main rotor retention strap pin, P/N 206-010-123-3, accomplish the following: a. Remove and replace retention strap fittings, P/N 206-010-155-11 and -15 and pins, P/N 206-010-123-3, with 1100 or more hours total time in service on the effective date of this AD within the next 100 hours time in service. b. Remove and replace fittings, P/N 206-010-155-11 and -15 and pins, P/N 206- 010-123-3 with less than 1100 hours total time in service on the effective date of this AD, prior to accumulating 1200 hours total time in service. c. Install replacement fittings and pins in accordance with the appropriate model maintenance and overhaul information manuals and provide corrosion protection as specified in Bell Helicopter Company, Technical Bulletin No. 206-(04-1)-73-1, dated March 9, 1973 or later FAA approved revision or as specified in an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. This amendment becomes effective September 15, 1973. FOOTER:
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