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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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Cross Tubes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-21-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-21-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 76-SW-28 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1 and 212 Helicopters Subject: Landing Gear Cross Tubes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/15/1980 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 205A-1 | 212 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-21-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 76-SW-28 AMENDMENT: 39-3931 AD NUMBER: 80-21-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1 and 212 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 15, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-21-05 BELL: Amendment 39-3931. Applies to Model 205A-1 and 212 helicopters equipped with fixed float landing gears. (Airworthiness Docket No. 76-SW-28) Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this Ad unless already accomplished. To preclude possible fatigue cracks from occurring in the landing gear cross tubes under the riveted saddle fittings, install forward and aft cross tube assemblies, P/N 205-050-114-23 and -25 respectively or higher dash numbers that have clamp-on saddle fittings. Float kit installation, P/N 205-706-050-101, uses cross tubes having clamp-on saddle fittings. (Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin Nos. 212-80-18 and 205-80-13 also pertain to this subject.) This amendment becomes effective October 15, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-21-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-21-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 76-SW-28 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1 and 212 Helicopters Subject: Landing Gear Cross Tubes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/15/1980 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 205A-1 | 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: 80-21-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 76-SW-28 AMENDMENT: 39-3931 AD NUMBER: 80-21-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 205A-1 and 212 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 15, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-21-05 BELL: Amendment 39-3931. Applies to Model 205A-1 and 212 helicopters equipped with fixed float landing gears. (Airworthiness Docket No. 76-SW-28) Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this Ad unless already accomplished. To preclude possible fatigue cracks from occurring in the landing gear cross tubes under the riveted saddle fittings, install forward and aft cross tube assemblies, P/N 205-050-114-23 and -25 respectively or higher dash numbers that have clamp-on saddle fittings. Float kit installation, P/N 205-706-050-101, uses cross tubes having clamp-on saddle fittings. (Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin Nos. 212-80-18 and 205-80-13 also pertain to this subject.) This amendment becomes effective October 15, 1980. FOOTER:
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