AD 80-21-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1 and 212 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 212 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1 and 212 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks may occur in the landing gear cross tubes under the riveted saddle fittings.
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Required Actions
Install forward and aft cross tube assemblies with part numbers 205-050-114-23 and -25 or higher dash numbers that have clamp-on saddle fittings. Float kit installation with part number 205-706-050-101 must also be performed.
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Compliance Time
within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1 and 212 helicopters equipped with fixed float landing gears.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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