AD 75-09-09

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters

AD Number
75-09-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206A Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206A-1 (OH-58A) Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206B-1 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the tail rotor control tube assembly, P/N 206-010-743-13.

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Required Actions

Compliance with items 1 through 5 of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin 206-75-2, dated February 18, 1975, or later FAA approved revision is required. This includes inspection, modification, or replacement as specified in the service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B, 206B-1 helicopters, serial numbers 4 through 497

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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Rotor Control Tube

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AD Number:
75-09-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Control Tube
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/23/1975
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 75-09-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2179

AD NUMBER:   75-09-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 23, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-09-09 BELL: Amendment 39-2179. Applies to Model 206A and 206B helicopters, serial numbers 4 through 497, certificated in all categories.

To prevent possible failure of the tail rotor control tube assembly, P/N 206-010-743-13, compliance with items 1 through 5 of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin 206-75-2, dated February 18, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive, who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to the Service Manager, Bell Helicopter Company, P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. These documents may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD, which includes the incorporated material in full, is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment becomes effective April 23, 1975.

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AD Number:
75-09-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Control Tube
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/23/1975
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: 75-09-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2179

AD NUMBER:   75-09-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206A and 206B Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 23, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-09-09 BELL: Amendment 39-2179. Applies to Model 206A and 206B helicopters, serial numbers 4 through 497, certificated in all categories.

To prevent possible failure of the tail rotor control tube assembly, P/N 206-010-743-13, compliance with items 1 through 5 of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin 206-75-2, dated February 18, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive, who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to the Service Manager, Bell Helicopter Company, P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. These documents may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD, which includes the incorporated material in full, is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment becomes effective April 23, 1975.

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