AD Amdt-39-11244
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 230 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 230 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 230 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 230 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of torque on the vertical fin attachment bolts could lead to bolt fracture, vertical fin separation, and loss of helicopter control.
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Required Actions
Verify the torque on the vertical fin attachment bolts; inspect the vertical fin and tailboom fittings for cracks, elongation of bolt holes, distortion, and corrosion; re-verify the torque on the bolts after inspection.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 230 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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