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AD FAA-2015-2906

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell), Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, and 212 helicopters. This AD requires removing a certain part-numbered main rotor (M/R) blade grip (grip) from service. This AD is prompted by an error in a parts manufacturer approval (PMA) that incorrectly allows installation of the grips on the Bell Model 212. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent grip failure, separation of the M/R blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2015-2906

Document Number

2015-17953

Type

Rule

Publication Date

July 23, 2015

Effective Date

August 7, 2015

Comments Close

September 21, 2015

Affected Manufacturer

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2015-2906

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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