AD Amdt-39-11153
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, and 222U Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, and 222U Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks around the bolt holes of the main rotor pitch horn and a cracked main rotor flapping bearing assembly, which could lead to fretting-induced fatigue cracking and loss of the rotor system.
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Required Actions
Conduct initial and repetitive visual inspections of the main rotor hub. Verify the torque of the bolts on the main rotor hub.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, and 222U helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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