AD 94-19-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A-1 (OH-58A) | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the swashplate support assembly fillet radius area near the base could result in failure of the swashplate support assembly, loss of control of the main rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the swashplate support assembly for cracks in the fillet radius area using a 10-power magnifying glass. Perform dye penetrant inspection if cracks are suspected. Replace cracked assemblies before further flight. Follow BHTI Alert Service Bulletins 206-93-74/206L-93-89, Rev B.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours total time-in-service (TIS) for assemblies with 1,500 hours or more TIS, and thereafter every 50 hours TIS. For assemblies under 1,500 hours TIS, inspect before reaching 1,525 hours TIS, then every 50 hours TIS.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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