AD Amdt-39-16511
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the tailboom skin in the areas around the nutplates for the tail rotor fairing and in the areas of the tail rotor drive shaft cover retention clips.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tailboom skin for cracks and corrosion using a 10-power or higher magnifying glass. For unmodified tailbooms, inspect at intervals not exceeding 50 hours TIS. For modified tailbooms, inspect at intervals not exceeding 100 hours TIS. Replace the tailboom if cracks or corrosion exceed repairable limits.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 helicopters with tailboom part numbers 206-033-004-003, -011, -045, or -103 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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