AD 86-24-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206A, 206B, and 206L Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206A, 206B, and 206L Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206A, 206B, and 206L Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the T/R pitch links due to the combination of T/R yoke Part Number 206-011-819-101 with T/R crosshead Part Numbers 206-010-741-001 or -003.
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Required Actions
Within the next 25 hours' time in service, inspect T/R assembly to determine if the specified T/R yoke and crosshead combination is installed. If installed, either replace the T/R yoke with P/N 206-011-811-009 or replace the T/R crosshead with P/N 206-011-855-001 or 206-011-857-001.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 206A, 206B, and 206L helicopters equipped with T/R yoke P/N 206-011-819-101 and T/R crosshead P/N 206-010-741-001 or -003.
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Federal Register Abstract
T/R Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-24-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-24-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206A, 206B, and 206L Helicopters Subject: T/R Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/15/1986 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206A | 206B | 206L Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-24-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5468 AD NUMBER: 86-24-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206A, 206B, and 206L Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 15, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-24-01 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Amendment 39-5468. Applies to Model 206A, 206B, and 206L helicopters certificated in any category equipped with T/R yoke Part Number (P/N) 206-011-819-101 in combination with T/R crosshead P/N 206-010-741-001 or -003. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the T/R pitch links, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service, inspect T/R assembly and determine if T/R yoke P/N 206-011-819-101 is installed in combination with T/R crosshead P/N 206-010-741- 001 or -003. If this T/R yoke and crosshead combination is installed, either: (1) Remove T/R yoke P/N 206-011-819-101 and replace it with T/R yoke P/N 206-011-811-009; or (2) Remove T/R crosshead P/N 206-010-741-001 or -003 and replace it with T/R crosshead P/N 206-011-855-001 or 206-011-857-001. (b) Alternative inspections, modification, or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 1689, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. This amendment becomes effective December 15, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-24-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-24-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206A, 206B, and 206L Helicopters Subject: T/R Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/15/1986 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206A | 206B | 206L 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: 86-24-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5468 AD NUMBER: 86-24-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206A, 206B, and 206L Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 15, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-24-01 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Amendment 39-5468. Applies to Model 206A, 206B, and 206L helicopters certificated in any category equipped with T/R yoke Part Number (P/N) 206-011-819-101 in combination with T/R crosshead P/N 206-010-741-001 or -003. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the T/R pitch links, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service, inspect T/R assembly and determine if T/R yoke P/N 206-011-819-101 is installed in combination with T/R crosshead P/N 206-010-741- 001 or -003. If this T/R yoke and crosshead combination is installed, either: (1) Remove T/R yoke P/N 206-011-819-101 and replace it with T/R yoke P/N 206-011-811-009; or (2) Remove T/R crosshead P/N 206-010-741-001 or -003 and replace it with T/R crosshead P/N 206-011-855-001 or 206-011-857-001. (b) Alternative inspections, modification, or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 1689, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. This amendment becomes effective December 15, 1986. FOOTER:
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