AD 81-10-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 212 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT) Model 212 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the swashplate support-to-gimbal-ring attachment lugs could lead to possible loss of main rotor control.
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Required Actions
Within 10 flight hours after the AD's effective date, clean and inspect the swashplate support lugs for cracks using an inspection mirror and flashlight. Replace the swashplate support if cracks are found. Reduce retirement life of P/N 204-011-404-017 to 400 flight hours and replace with P/N 204-011-404-121 by April 30, 1982.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 flight hours following the effective date of this AD and continuing at intervals not to exceed 10 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Model 212 series helicopters with swashplate support part number 204-011-404-017 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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