AD 80-03-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1, Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Improper aluminum rivets in the fuselage main beams splice may compromise fuselage structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Inspect right and left main beam splice (BL14) as specified in Bell Helicopter Textron Technical Bulletin No. 205-79-34 and install Monel rivets in place of improper aluminum rivets.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight after March 4, 1980, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1 helicopters, serial numbers 30001 through 30287 and 30289 through 30296
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuselage Main Beams Splice
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-03-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-03-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1, Helicopters Subject: Fuselage Main Beams Splice Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/05/1980 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 205A-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-03-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3681 AD NUMBER: 80-03-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1, Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 5, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-03-07 BELL: Amendment 39-3681. Applies to Bell Model 205A-1 helicopters, S/N 30001 through 30287 and S/N 30289 through 30296, certificated in all categories. Compliance required prior to further flight after March 4, 1980, unless already accomplished. To assure fuselage structural integrity by installing Monel rivets in the fuselage main beams splice, in place of improper aluminum rivets, accomplish the following: a. Inspect right and left main beam splice (BL14), WL54 from station 127.5 to 154 as specified in Bell Helicopter Textron Technical Bulletin No. 205-79-34. b. Equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be approved by the Chief, Administration, Southwest Region. c. The helicopters may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where inspections and repairs can be performed. This amendment becomes effective February 5, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-03-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-03-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1, Helicopters Subject: Fuselage Main Beams Splice Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/05/1980 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 205A-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: 80-03-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3681 AD NUMBER: 80-03-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1, Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 5, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-03-07 BELL: Amendment 39-3681. Applies to Bell Model 205A-1 helicopters, S/N 30001 through 30287 and S/N 30289 through 30296, certificated in all categories. Compliance required prior to further flight after March 4, 1980, unless already accomplished. To assure fuselage structural integrity by installing Monel rivets in the fuselage main beams splice, in place of improper aluminum rivets, accomplish the following: a. Inspect right and left main beam splice (BL14), WL54 from station 127.5 to 154 as specified in Bell Helicopter Textron Technical Bulletin No. 205-79-34. b. Equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be approved by the Chief, Administration, Southwest Region. c. The helicopters may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where inspections and repairs can be performed. This amendment becomes effective February 5, 1980. FOOTER:
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