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AD FAA-2020-0270

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 205B helicopters. This AD was prompted by flight testing and fatigue analysis results. This AD requires reducing the life limit of certain tail rotor (T/R) blades and re- identifying them with a new part number (P/N). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2020-0270

Document Number

2021-04503

Type

Rule

Publication Date

March 9, 2021

Effective Date

April 13, 2021

Affected Manufacturer

Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)

Criticality

routine

Emergency

No

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2020-0270

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

View PDFView on Federal Register
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