AD Amdt-39-10998
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Binding of the lateral control tube assembly with the inside surface of the forward fairing assembly under certain load conditions, leading to potential loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the lateral control tube assembly and forward fairing assembly for chafing within 10 hours time-in-service. If chafing is found, replace the control tube assembly and rework the forward fairing assembly before further flight. If no chafing is found, perform the corrective actions within the next 150 hours time-in-service.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service for initial inspection; within 150 hours time-in-service if no chafing is found initially.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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