AD Amdt-39-9561

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Model 214ST Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-9561
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 95-SW-26-AD
FR Citation
61 FR 15184

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Various Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Model 214ST Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Model 214ST Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the lower aft skin of the tailboom assembly could result in structural failure of the tailboom and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the tailboom for cracks initially and repetitively until modifications are accomplished. Modify the tailboom as specified.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST helicopters with certain tailboom assemblies and a certain emergency float kit installed.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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