AD 99-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 206L-4 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 206L-4 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Use of a collective idler link or collective lever beyond its retirement life could lead to failure of the link or lever and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Determine part and serial numbers of the link and lever per service bulletin; revise Airworthiness Limitations section with updated retirement lives; remove and replace links/levers exceeding retirement life; re-identify certain links/levers without listed serial numbers as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L-4 helicopters, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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