Summary
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-12-08 for Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Bell), Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters. AD 2011-12-08 required a one-time inspection of the tail rotor (T/R) blade for corrosion and pitting. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2011-12-08 while excluding certain T/R blades from the applicability. This AD was prompted by new manufacturing and inspection procedures implemented by Bell that correct the unsafe condition on more recently manufactured T/R blades. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2018-0866
Document Number
2020-12592
Type
Rule
Publication Date
June 11, 2020
Effective Date
July 16, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2018-0866
Official Documents
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