AD 89-22-01 R1 L
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A-1 (OH-58A) | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 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, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L | Airworthiness Directive; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 206A, 206B, 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, 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, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure and separation of the main rotor blades and subsequent loss of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect main rotor blades for specific serial numbers listed in the AD. Remove and replace any blades with matching serial numbers prior to further flight. Report affected helicopter details and parts tags to the FAA within 10 days of inspection. Alternate methods of compliance may be approved.
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Compliance Time
Required before further flight, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Models 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 helicopters with main rotor blades part numbers 206-015-001-001, 206-015-001-103, 206-015-001-105, or 206-010-200-033 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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