AD 95-11-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206A-1 (OH-58A) | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206B-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-4 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the crosstubes due to corrosion or metal fatigue may cause loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace affected crosstube assemblies within 90 calendar days after the effective date. Use appropriate maintenance manual or service instructions. Permanently mark removed crosstubes as unairworthy.
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Compliance Time
within 90 calendar days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with specified crosstube assemblies (BHTI part numbers 206-050-107, 206-050-119, 206-050-134, 206-050-157, 206-050-169, 206-053-109, 206-053-119, 206-053-129 or Airborne Supply, Inc. P/N AB206-050-107, AB206-050-119, AB206-053-109).
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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