AD 76-05-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the inboard ribs on the horizontal stabilizers, specifically parts number 206-020-119 and 206-020-123, due to cracks.
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Required Actions
Replace any cracked inboard ribs and modify all inboard ribs by installing a doubler per Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206-01-73-7, Revision D, dated August 5, 1974, or later FAA approved revision. Equivalent methods may be approved.
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Compliance Time
within 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 206B helicopters, serial numbers 914 through 1413
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Federal Register Abstract
Inboard Ribs
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-05-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206B Helicopters Subject: Inboard Ribs Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/05/1976 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-05-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2530 AD NUMBER: 76-05-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 5, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-05-01 BELL: Amendment 39-2530. Applies to Bell Model 206B helicopters, serial numbers 914 through 1413, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the inboard ribs on the horizontal stabilizers, P/N 206-020- 119 and 206-020-123, replace any cracked inboard ribs and modify all inboard ribs by installing a doubler specified in, and using, the applicable procedures described in Items 3 through 24, Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206-01-73-7, Revision D, dated August 5, 1974, or later FAA approved revision. Equivalent methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. Exemptions issued for Amdt. 39-1954, AD 74-19-03, are approved equivalent means of compliance with this airworthiness directive. 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 5, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-05-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206B Helicopters Subject: Inboard Ribs Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/05/1976 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206B 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: 76-05-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2530 AD NUMBER: 76-05-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 206B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 5, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-05-01 BELL: Amendment 39-2530. Applies to Bell Model 206B helicopters, serial numbers 914 through 1413, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the inboard ribs on the horizontal stabilizers, P/N 206-020- 119 and 206-020-123, replace any cracked inboard ribs and modify all inboard ribs by installing a doubler specified in, and using, the applicable procedures described in Items 3 through 24, Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 206-01-73-7, Revision D, dated August 5, 1974, or later FAA approved revision. Equivalent methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. Exemptions issued for Amdt. 39-1954, AD 74-19-03, are approved equivalent means of compliance with this airworthiness directive. 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 5, 1976. FOOTER:
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