AD 87-15-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-3 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Abnormal flying qualities and possible failure of the stabilizer assembly due to specific stabilizer assembly serial numbers (A0-02065, A0-02069, etc.) with Part Number 206-023-119-151.
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Required Actions
Inspect the stabilizer assembly P/N 206-023-119-151 within 25 hours time in service after the effective date to check for specified serial numbers. Replace the assembly before further flight if any listed serial numbers are found.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 helicopters with stabilizer assembly Part Number 206-023-119-151 installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-15-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-15-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters Subject: Stabilizer Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/06/1987 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206L-1 | 206L-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-15-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5672 AD NUMBER: 87-15-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 6, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-15-01 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Amendment 39-5672. Applies to Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 helicopters, certificated in any category, with stabilizer assembly, Part Number (P/N) 206-023-119-151, installed. Compliance is required as indicated (unless already accomplished). To prevent abnormal flying qualities and possible failure of the stabilizer assembly, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the stabilizer assembly P/N 206-023-119-151 and determine if one of the following Serial Numbers (S/N) is installed: A0-02065, A0-02069, A0-02075, A0-02080, A0-02084, A0-02095, A0-02097, A0-02126, A0-02132, A0-02136, A0-02144, A0-02149, A0-02150, A0-02166, A0-10644. If one of these stabilizers/ assemblies is installed, replace prior to further flight. Note: Typically the P/N and S/N are located in the concave portion of the trailing edge of the stabilizer assembly (fixed portion) forward of the elevator assembly (movable portion). (b) Alternative inspections, modifications, or other actions which provide an equivalent method of compliance may be used when approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0170. This amendment, 39-5672, becomes effective August 6, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-15-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-15-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters Subject: Stabilizer Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/06/1987 Make: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model: 206L-1 | 206L-3 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: 87-15-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5672 AD NUMBER: 87-15-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 6, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-15-01 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Amendment 39-5672. Applies to Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 helicopters, certificated in any category, with stabilizer assembly, Part Number (P/N) 206-023-119-151, installed. Compliance is required as indicated (unless already accomplished). To prevent abnormal flying qualities and possible failure of the stabilizer assembly, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the stabilizer assembly P/N 206-023-119-151 and determine if one of the following Serial Numbers (S/N) is installed: A0-02065, A0-02069, A0-02075, A0-02080, A0-02084, A0-02095, A0-02097, A0-02126, A0-02132, A0-02136, A0-02144, A0-02149, A0-02150, A0-02166, A0-10644. If one of these stabilizers/ assemblies is installed, replace prior to further flight. Note: Typically the P/N and S/N are located in the concave portion of the trailing edge of the stabilizer assembly (fixed portion) forward of the elevator assembly (movable portion). (b) Alternative inspections, modifications, or other actions which provide an equivalent method of compliance may be used when approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0170. This amendment, 39-5672, becomes effective August 6, 1987. FOOTER:
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