AD Amdt-39-11391

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-11391
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-SW-07-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 57971

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 Helicopters
aircraft Bell Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Reduced skin thickness in the vertical fin, which could lead to failure of the fin and loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the vertical fin for reduced skin thickness. Repair or replace the fin if necessary. Identify fins that have been inspected or repaired.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 helicopters.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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