AD 82-06-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 214B | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT) Model 214B Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 214B-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT) Model 214B Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 214ST | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT) Model 214B Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of tail rotor yokes, Part Numbers 214-010-702-001, -105, and -107.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail rotor yoke by magnetic particle inspection per Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin No. 214-81-18 or FAA approved equivalent. If inclusions are detected, reject and replace the yoke with a like serviceable part.
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Compliance Time
Before July 12, 1982, or at the next flapping/pitch change bearing replacement following April 12, 1982.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Model 214B series helicopters, Serial Numbers 28001 through 28060.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Rotor Yoke
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-06-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-06-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 81-ASW-58 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT) Model 214B Series Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Yoke Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/12/1982 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 214B | 214B-1 | 214ST Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-06-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 81-ASW-58 AMENDMENT: 39-4340 AD NUMBER: 82-06-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT) Model 214B Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 12, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-06-07 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT): Amendment 39-4340. Applies to Model 214B series helicopters, Serial Numbers 28001 through 28060, certificated in all categories (Airworthiness Docket No. 81-ASW-58). a. To prevent fatigue failure of tail rotor yokes, Part Numbers 214-010-702-001, - 105, and -107, accomplish the following: (1) Inspect the tail rotor yoke by magnetic particle inspection in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin No. 214-81-18 dated September 18, 1981, or FAA approved equivalent, at the next flapping/pitch change bearing replacement following the effective date of this AD or, in any case not later than July 12, 1982. (The inspection is not required if the applicable Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin has previously been complied with.) (2) If any inclusions are detected, the yoke shall be rejected and replaced with a like serviceable part. b. Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. c. In accordance with FAR 21.197, flight is permitted to a base where the inspection required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective April 12, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-06-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-06-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 81-ASW-58 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT) Model 214B Series Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Yoke Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/12/1982 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 214B | 214B-1 | 214ST 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: 82-06-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 81-ASW-58 AMENDMENT: 39-4340 AD NUMBER: 82-06-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT) Model 214B Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 12, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-06-07 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON (BHT): Amendment 39-4340. Applies to Model 214B series helicopters, Serial Numbers 28001 through 28060, certificated in all categories (Airworthiness Docket No. 81-ASW-58). a. To prevent fatigue failure of tail rotor yokes, Part Numbers 214-010-702-001, - 105, and -107, accomplish the following: (1) Inspect the tail rotor yoke by magnetic particle inspection in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin No. 214-81-18 dated September 18, 1981, or FAA approved equivalent, at the next flapping/pitch change bearing replacement following the effective date of this AD or, in any case not later than July 12, 1982. (The inspection is not required if the applicable Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin has previously been complied with.) (2) If any inclusions are detected, the yoke shall be rejected and replaced with a like serviceable part. b. Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. c. In accordance with FAR 21.197, flight is permitted to a base where the inspection required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective April 12, 1982. FOOTER:
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