AD Amdt-39-11207
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Crack growth in the tailboom skins around the horizontal stabilizer openings could propagate, leading to separation of the tailboom from the helicopter and subsequent loss of control.
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Required Actions
Revise the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) to include the specified inspection procedures. Conduct visual inspections and checks at revised time intervals. Perform a fluorescent-penetrant inspection (FPI) for any cracks in the tailboom skins around the horizontal stabilizer openings.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of this amendment.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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