AD 85-23-05

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 214B and 214ST Series Helicopters

AD Number
85-23-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. 214B Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 214B and 214ST Series Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. 214B-1 Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 214B and 214ST Series Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. 214ST Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 214B and 214ST Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the collective sleeve due to undetected cracks.

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Required Actions

Perform a magnetic particle inspection of the sleeves using Bell Alert Service Bulletins 214-84-26 or 214ST-84-17, remove paint and primer as specified, and replace cracked sleeves. Repeat inspections every 250 hours time in service.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight after receipt of this AD, unless previously accomplished, and thereafter at 250 hour intervals.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B and 214ST series helicopters with collective sleeve part numbers 214-010-411-001 or -003, serial numbers Al9-00001 through Al9-00738 or A-1 through A-10.

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Federal Register Abstract

Collective Sleeve

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AD Number:
85-23-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 214B and 214ST Series Helicopters
Subject:
Collective Sleeve
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 85-23-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   85-23-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 214B and 214ST Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-23-05 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Letter issued November 8, 1985. Applies to all Bell Helicopter Model 214B and 214ST series helicopters certified in all categories that have collective sleeve part number 214-010-411-001 or -003 with serial number Al9-00001 through Al9-00738 or serial number A-1 through A-10 installed.

Compliance is required before further flight after receipt of this AD, unless previously accomplished, and thereafter at 250 hour intervals.

To prevent failure of the collective sleeve, accomplish the following:

a. Before further flight after receipt of this priority letter AD, perform a magnetic particle inspection of the affected sleeves using the procedures described in Bell Alert Service Bulletin 214-84-26, dated March 12, 1984, or 214ST-84-17, dated March 12, 1984, as appropriate.

NOTE: It is essential that the paint and primer be removed as described in the service bulletins prior to performing the magnetic particle inspection.

b. Repeat the magnetic particle inspection every 250 hours time in service.

c. If cracks are found, replace with serviceable parts.

d. An alternative means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an equivalent level of safety, must be approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA, Southwest Region.

This airworthiness directive is effective upon receipt.

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AD Number:
85-23-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 214B and 214ST Series Helicopters
Subject:
Collective Sleeve
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
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: 85-23-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   85-23-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 214B and 214ST Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-23-05 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Letter issued November 8, 1985. Applies to all Bell Helicopter Model 214B and 214ST series helicopters certified in all categories that have collective sleeve part number 214-010-411-001 or -003 with serial number Al9-00001 through Al9-00738 or serial number A-1 through A-10 installed.

Compliance is required before further flight after receipt of this AD, unless previously accomplished, and thereafter at 250 hour intervals.

To prevent failure of the collective sleeve, accomplish the following:

a. Before further flight after receipt of this priority letter AD, perform a magnetic particle inspection of the affected sleeves using the procedures described in Bell Alert Service Bulletin 214-84-26, dated March 12, 1984, or 214ST-84-17, dated March 12, 1984, as appropriate.

NOTE: It is essential that the paint and primer be removed as described in the service bulletins prior to performing the magnetic particle inspection.

b. Repeat the magnetic particle inspection every 250 hours time in service.

c. If cracks are found, replace with serviceable parts.

d. An alternative means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an equivalent level of safety, must be approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA, Southwest Region.

This airworthiness directive is effective upon receipt.

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