AD Amdt-39-11268
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1 and 205B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1 and 205B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking or corrosion on the vertical fin spar cap could lead to failure of the vertical fin spar, loss of the tail rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the vertical fin spar cap for cracking, corrosion, or disbonding. Modify the vertical fin as specified. Replace the left-hand spar cap.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1 and 205B helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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