AD 89-20-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-3 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure and separation of the horizontal stabilizer from the helicopter, which could result in a strike on the tail rotor, causing loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the horizontal stabilizer to determine if it has the required raised external doubler. If the stabilizer does not have the doubler, remove and replace it with an airworthy part before further flight. Report discrepant stabilizer details to the FAA within 10 days.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 helicopters, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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