AD 76-02-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 204B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 212 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Main rotor blades with specified serial numbers may have manufacturing defects leading to failure.
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Required Actions
Remove main rotor blades with serial numbers A2-28211, A2-29920, A2-29325, A2-28198, A2-27872, A2-28195, A2-29315, A2-29919, A2-29334, A2-29915, A2-28016, A2-27961, A2-27982, A2-27963, A2-28023, A2-28015, A2-28019, A2-27968, A2-27967, A2-28020, A2-03642, A2-03646, and A2-03643 before next flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to next flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 helicopters with main rotor blades having the listed serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor Blades
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-02-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-02-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1976 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 204B | 205A-1 | 212 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-02-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2502 AD NUMBER: 76-02-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-02-06 BELL: Amendment 39-2502. Applies to Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated after receipt of this AD. Prior to next flight, remove the main rotor blades having the following Serial Numbers: A2-28211, A2-29920, A2-29325, A2-28198, A2-27872, A2-28195, A2-29315, A2-29919, A2- 29334, A2-29915, A2-28016, A2-27961, A2-27982, A2-27963, A2-28023, A2-28015, A2-28019, A2-27968, A2-27967, A2-28020, A2-03642, A2-03646, and A2-03643. This supersedes airmail letter dated December 24, 1975, and Amendment 39-2488 (41 F.R. 1738), AD 76-01-05. This amendment is effective February 1, 1976, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the letter dated January 8, 1976, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-02-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-02-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1976 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 204B | 205A-1 | 212 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: 76-02-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2502 AD NUMBER: 76-02-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-02-06 BELL: Amendment 39-2502. Applies to Bell Models 212, 204B, and 205A-1 helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated after receipt of this AD. Prior to next flight, remove the main rotor blades having the following Serial Numbers: A2-28211, A2-29920, A2-29325, A2-28198, A2-27872, A2-28195, A2-29315, A2-29919, A2- 29334, A2-29915, A2-28016, A2-27961, A2-27982, A2-27963, A2-28023, A2-28015, A2-28019, A2-27968, A2-27967, A2-28020, A2-03642, A2-03646, and A2-03643. This supersedes airmail letter dated December 24, 1975, and Amendment 39-2488 (41 F.R. 1738), AD 76-01-05. This amendment is effective February 1, 1976, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the letter dated January 8, 1976, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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