AD 80-22-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 206 L-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the main rotor grip, part number 206-011-132-009.
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Required Actions
Replace main rotor grips with serial numbers listed in the AD. For grips with less than 1,150 hours' total time in service on the effective date, replace before accumulating 1,200 hours. For those with 1,150 or more hours, replace within 50 hours' time in service. Compliance can be achieved by following Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin 206L-80-15.
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Compliance Time
Prior to accumulating 1,200 hours' total time in service or within 50 hours' time in service, depending on the existing hours on the main rotor grip as of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L-1 helicopters with main rotor grips having the specified serial numbers listed in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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