AD Amdt-39-10900

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10900
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-20-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 64612

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron 204B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue failure of the main rotor mast or trunnion, leading to separation of the main rotor from the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Create component history cards or equivalent records using a Retirement Index Number (RIN) system. Track increases to the accumulated RIN. Establish a maximum accumulated RIN for certain masts and trunnions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 helicopters.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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