AD 85-23-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_85-23-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model: 214B | 214B-1 | 214ST Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-23-05 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-23-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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