AD 86-16-11 L
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 412 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 412 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tail rotor control due to cracks in the T/R trunnion housing P/N 212-011-716-1 or axial play in the T/R trunnion, or presence of excess balance washers.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the T/R hub assembly P/N 212-011-701-3 per Part I of BHTI ASB 412-86-25. If cracks, axial play, or excess washers exist, perform Part II of the ASB before further flight. Repeat inspections every 20 hours' time in service until paragraph (b) is done. Inspect trunnion bearing housing P/N 212-011-716-1 per Part II of the ASB within 150 hours' time in service or 60 days after AD issue, replacing housings with end web thickness ≤0.059 inches.
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Compliance Time
Within 20 hours' time in service after receipt of this AD for initial inspection. For paragraph (b), within 150 hours' time in service or within 60 days after the issue date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 412 helicopters, serial numbers 33001 through 33118, 33120 and 33121, certified in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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