AD 78-09-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 212 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 212 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the emergency float kit to permit opening of passenger emergency exits during ditching due to improper installation or modification of the exit mechanisms.
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Required Actions
Modify the forward and aft passenger emergency exits on each side of the helicopter in accordance with FAA-approved data, unless already accomplished per previously approved STC SH2746SW. The helicopter may be flown under FAR 21.197 to a base where the work can be performed.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD (May 9, 1978).
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 212 helicopters equipped with emergency float kits 212-706-021 or 212-706-042, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Emergency Float Kits
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 212 Helicopters Subject: Emergency Float Kits Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/09/1978 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 212 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3203 AD NUMBER: 78-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 212 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 9, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-09-02 BELL: Amendment 39-3203. Applies to Bell Model 212 helicopters, certificated in all categories, that are equipped with emergency float kits 212-706-021 or 212-706-042 and that are operated under conditions that require ditching capability or aircraft floatation devices. Compliance required as indicated. To permit opening of the passenger emergency exits in the event of a ditching and deployment of the emergency float bags, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished in accordance with data previously approved by the FAA (including STC No. SH2746SW issued April 4, 1978): Prior to further flight, after the effective date of this AD, modify the forward and aft passenger emergency exit on each side of the helicopter in accordance with information and/or data approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, except that the helicopter may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the work may be performed. This amendment becomes effective May 9, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 212 Helicopters Subject: Emergency Float Kits Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/09/1978 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 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: 78-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3203 AD NUMBER: 78-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 212 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 9, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-09-02 BELL: Amendment 39-3203. Applies to Bell Model 212 helicopters, certificated in all categories, that are equipped with emergency float kits 212-706-021 or 212-706-042 and that are operated under conditions that require ditching capability or aircraft floatation devices. Compliance required as indicated. To permit opening of the passenger emergency exits in the event of a ditching and deployment of the emergency float bags, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished in accordance with data previously approved by the FAA (including STC No. SH2746SW issued April 4, 1978): Prior to further flight, after the effective date of this AD, modify the forward and aft passenger emergency exit on each side of the helicopter in accordance with information and/or data approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, except that the helicopter may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the work may be performed. This amendment becomes effective May 9, 1978. FOOTER:
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