AD 77-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 214B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 214B-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible interference between a control tube and a fuselage fitting at fuselage Station 129.
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Required Actions
Trim the fuselage splice fitting of fuselage Station 129 in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Service Bulletin No. 214-76-6 dated November 1, 1976, or later approved revision.
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Compliance Time
within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 helicopters, serial numbers 28001 through 28006, 28008, 28009, and 280011
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuselage Splice Fitting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters Subject: Fuselage Splice Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/14/1977 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 214B | 214B-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2822 AD NUMBER: 77-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 14, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-03-04 Bell: Amendment 39-2822; AD Applies to Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 helicopters, S/N 28001 through 28006, 28008, 28009, and 280011, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent a possible interference between a control tube and a fuselage fitting, trim the fuselage splice fitting of fuselage Station 129 in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Service Bulletin No. 214-76-6 dated November 1, 1976, or later approved revision. 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 Service Manager, Bell Helicopter Textron, P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. These documents may also be examined at the Office of 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 Office of Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective February 14, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters Subject: Fuselage Splice Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/14/1977 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 214B | 214B-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: 77-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2822 AD NUMBER: 77-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 14, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-03-04 Bell: Amendment 39-2822; AD Applies to Bell Model 214B and 214B-1 helicopters, S/N 28001 through 28006, 28008, 28009, and 280011, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent a possible interference between a control tube and a fuselage fitting, trim the fuselage splice fitting of fuselage Station 129 in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Service Bulletin No. 214-76-6 dated November 1, 1976, or later approved revision. 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 Service Manager, Bell Helicopter Textron, P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. These documents may also be examined at the Office of 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 Office of Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective February 14, 1977. FOOTER:
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