AD 75-26-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 204B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 204B, 205A-1, and 212 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 204B, 205A-1, and 212 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 212 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 204B, 205A-1, and 212 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The absence of proper and legible placards and exit handle covers on the helicopter main passenger doors and emergency exits could lead to unauthorized access to the emergency exit operating handle and failure to improve identification of the emergency exit handle and main sliding door handle.
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Required Actions
Inspect the helicopter main passenger doors and emergency exits for proper and legible placards and exit handle covers. Install placards and handle covers as specified in Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletins if not installed. Compliance must follow the service bulletins noted in paragraph (c).
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Models 204B, 205A-1, and 212 helicopters certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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