AD Amdt-39-11009
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B and 214B-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue damage in the tail rotor yoke assembly could lead to yoke failure, resulting in loss of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Reduce the never-exceed velocity (Vne) limitation until an inspection of the tail rotor yoke assembly for fatigue damage is completed. Install a redesigned yoke flapping stop. Conduct recurring periodic and special inspections to detect yoke overload occurrences.
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Compliance Time
Within a specified time frame, as outlined in the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B and 214B-1 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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