AD 82-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L | Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 206L and 206L-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 206L and 206L-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the horizontal stabilizer assemblies due to possible structural deficiencies in specific part numbers (P/N 206-704-143-105, -113, -131, 206-023-119-011, -075, -107, -113, and 206-961-439-003).
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Required Actions
Remove specified horizontal stabilizer assemblies within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982. Inspect and modify or replace non-compliant stabilizers as per Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin 206L-81-23, Revision A, or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L (all serial numbers) and 206L-1 helicopters with serial numbers 45154 through 45398, 45400 through 45491, 45493 through 45543, 45545 through 45614, 45616 through 45634, 45636 through 45638, 45643 through 45647, 45649 through 45652, and 45655 through 45657.
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 81-ASW-67 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 206L and 206L-1 Helicopters Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/30/1982 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206L | 206L-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 81-ASW-67 AMENDMENT: 39-4330 AD NUMBER: 82-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 206L and 206L-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 30, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-05-03 BELL: Amendment 39-4330. Applies to Bell Model 206L helicopters, all serial numbers, and 206L-1 helicopters, serial numbers 45154 through 45398, 45400 through 45491, 45493 through 45543, 45545 through 45614, 45616 through 45634, 45636 through 45638, 45643 through 45647, 45649 through 45652, and 45655 through 45657, certificated in all categories (Airworthiness Docket No. 81-ASW-67). Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the horizontal stabilizer, accomplish the following, in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 206L-81-23, Revision A, dated October 23, 1981, or FAA approved equivalent. a. Remove horizontal stabilizer assemblies, P/N 206-704-143-105, -113, and -131, from service within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982, and replace with a serviceable stabilizer. b. Inspect horizontal stabilizer assemblies, P/N 206-023-119-011, -075, -107, and - 113, and P/N 206-961-439-003, in accordance with paragraph B1 of Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 206L-81-23, Revision A, or FAA approved equivalent, within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982. c. Remove horizontal stabilizer assemblies, P/N 206-023-119-011, -075, -107, and - 113, and P/N 206-961-439-003, that do not meet the inspection criteria for modification within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982, and replace with a serviceable stabilizer. d. Modify horizontal stabilizer assemblies, P/N 206-023-119-011, -075, -107, and - 113, and 206-961-439-003, that meet the inspection criteria for modification, at one of the approved service centers listed in ASB 206L-81-23, Revision A, or remove from service within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982, and replace with a serviceable stabilizer. e. A serviceable horizontal stabilizer assembly (reference page 5 of ASB 206L-81- 23) is one which is marked with modified P/N 206-704-040-003, -011, -075, -107, or -113, or current production P/N 206-023-119-151 or -703. f. Compliance with this airworthiness directive and AD 78-24-06 is not required if serviceable horizontal stabilizer assemblies, modified P/N 206-704-040-003, -011, -075, -107, or -113, or current production P/N 206-023-119-151, or -703, are installed. g. Compliance with this airworthiness directive eliminates the requirement for modification of the stabilizer supports and the daily inspection requirement for cracks required by AD 78-24-06, Amendment 39-3358, as amended by Amendment 39-4032. h. The helicopter may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where compliance with this AD can be performed. This amendment becomes effective March 30, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 81-ASW-67 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 206L and 206L-1 Helicopters Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/30/1982 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206L | 206L-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: 82-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 81-ASW-67 AMENDMENT: 39-4330 AD NUMBER: 82-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL Model 206L and 206L-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 30, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-05-03 BELL: Amendment 39-4330. Applies to Bell Model 206L helicopters, all serial numbers, and 206L-1 helicopters, serial numbers 45154 through 45398, 45400 through 45491, 45493 through 45543, 45545 through 45614, 45616 through 45634, 45636 through 45638, 45643 through 45647, 45649 through 45652, and 45655 through 45657, certificated in all categories (Airworthiness Docket No. 81-ASW-67). Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the horizontal stabilizer, accomplish the following, in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 206L-81-23, Revision A, dated October 23, 1981, or FAA approved equivalent. a. Remove horizontal stabilizer assemblies, P/N 206-704-143-105, -113, and -131, from service within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982, and replace with a serviceable stabilizer. b. Inspect horizontal stabilizer assemblies, P/N 206-023-119-011, -075, -107, and - 113, and P/N 206-961-439-003, in accordance with paragraph B1 of Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 206L-81-23, Revision A, or FAA approved equivalent, within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982. c. Remove horizontal stabilizer assemblies, P/N 206-023-119-011, -075, -107, and - 113, and P/N 206-961-439-003, that do not meet the inspection criteria for modification within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982, and replace with a serviceable stabilizer. d. Modify horizontal stabilizer assemblies, P/N 206-023-119-011, -075, -107, and - 113, and 206-961-439-003, that meet the inspection criteria for modification, at one of the approved service centers listed in ASB 206L-81-23, Revision A, or remove from service within 25 hours' time in service after March 31, 1982, and replace with a serviceable stabilizer. e. A serviceable horizontal stabilizer assembly (reference page 5 of ASB 206L-81- 23) is one which is marked with modified P/N 206-704-040-003, -011, -075, -107, or -113, or current production P/N 206-023-119-151 or -703. f. Compliance with this airworthiness directive and AD 78-24-06 is not required if serviceable horizontal stabilizer assemblies, modified P/N 206-704-040-003, -011, -075, -107, or -113, or current production P/N 206-023-119-151, or -703, are installed. g. Compliance with this airworthiness directive eliminates the requirement for modification of the stabilizer supports and the daily inspection requirement for cracks required by AD 78-24-06, Amendment 39-3358, as amended by Amendment 39-4032. h. The helicopter may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where compliance with this AD can be performed. This amendment becomes effective March 30, 1982. FOOTER:
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