AD 92-07-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 204B | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 205B | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 212 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the swashplate support assembly, part number 204-011-404-125, purchased after June 1990, due to outboard bushing flange outside diameter exceeding 0.64 inches, which could result in loss of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Determine the purchase date of the swashplate support assembly by reviewing maintenance records. If purchased after June 1990, disassemble the assembly to inspect the outboard gimbal ring support lug and shoulder bushing. Measure the flange outside diameter of each outboard bushing; replace the assembly before further flight if any flange exceeds 0.64 inches.
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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, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 helicopters equipped with swashplate support assembly, part number 204-011-404-125.
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