AD 95-09-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A-1 (OH-58A) | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The fuel valve switch can be inadvertently placed in the 'OFF' position, which could result in an engine failure and a subsequent power-off landing.
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Required Actions
Install a protective mechanical fuel valve switch guard on the fuel valve switch in accordance with specified Bell Helicopter Service Bulletins within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD)
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 helicopters, certificated in any category, with specific serial ranges as detailed in the referenced service bulletins.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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