AD 96-07-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | 214ST | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the lower aft skin of the tailboom assembly could result in structural failure of the tailboom and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tailboom assembly for cracks within 250 hours time-in-service (TIS) or at the next 180-day float inspection, and thereafter every 180-day float inspection until modifications are done. If a crack is found or within 500 hours TIS after the AD's effective date, modify the tailboom by installing stiffeners, doublers, and a thicker access door frame as per service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 250 hours time-in-service (TIS) or at the next 180-day float inspection, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST helicopters, serial numbers 28101 through 28132, with tailboom assemblies part numbers 214-031-003-111 or 214-031-003-277 and emergency float kit part number 214-706-120 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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