AD 79-05-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 212 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 212 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible tearing, puncturing, and deflation of a float bag after a ditching.
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Required Actions
Remove the four emergency float bags and install modified or new float bags with specified part numbers. The float bags may be modified and reidentified as per Air Cruisers Service Bulletin No. 120-78-1 or B. F. Goodrich Service Bulletin No. 01.
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Compliance Time
600 hours' time in service or six months after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 212 helicopters, Serial Numbers 30501 through 30888, equipped with emergency flotation (ditching) equipment.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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