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AD FAA-2014-0499

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 helicopters to require inspecting the tail rotor control tube assembly (control tube) and either repairing or replacing the control tube. This AD was prompted by two reports of failure of the control tube bonded clevis. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent failure of a control tube bonded clevis, which could lead to failure of the control tube and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2014-0499

Document Number

2015-16469

Type

Rule

Publication Date

July 7, 2015

Effective Date

August 11, 2015

Affected Manufacturer

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2014-0499

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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