AD 88-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B-1 | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-1 | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-3 | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tail rotor yoke assembly, loss of the tail rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aircraft to determine the part number and serial number of the installed tail rotor yoke assembly. If P/N 206-011-819-101 with listed serial numbers is installed, remove and replace it with an airworthy yoke assembly. Flight is permitted to a base where replacement can be done under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 helicopters with tail rotor yoke assembly P/N 206-011-819-101 and specific serial numbers listed in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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