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AD FAA-2018-0740

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L- 1, 206L-3, 206L-4, and 407 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting and cleaning the oil supply restrictor (restrictor) to the freewheel assembly. This AD was prompted by reports of a blocked oil line restrictor in the freewheel lubrication system. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0740

Document Number

2019-10305

Type

Rule

Publication Date

May 20, 2019

Effective Date

June 24, 2019

Affected Manufacturer

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0740

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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