AD 76-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 205A-1 and 212 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 212 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Models 205A-1 and 212 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the forward and aft cross tubes, P/N's 205-050-114-1, -3, -5, -7, and -9 and cross tube assemblies, P/N's 205-706-050-5 and -9 due to possible fatigue cracks and ineffective dampers.
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Required Actions
Replace cross tube damper assemblies P/N's 205-050-127-3 and -5 with serviceable damper assemblies P/N's 205-050-127-5 and -9 within 50 hours' time in service. Remove cross tubes and assemblies with 450+ hours' time in service within 50 hours. Remove those with less than 450 hours before reaching 500 hours' total time.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD for damper replacement and removal of 450+ hours' time in service components. For components with less than 450 hours, removal required before attaining 500 hours' total time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Models 205A-1 and 212 helicopters equipped with fixed float landing gear, P/N's 205-706-050-1 or 205-706-050-7.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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