Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-9023 · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
This AD applies to Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3.
The models as the FAA's AD index lists them. The serial ranges, installed parts and exceptions are in the AD itself: read it at the FAA.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 series helicopters. This action requires initial and repetitive inspections of the swashplate for cracks in the swashplate support assembly fillet radius area and replacement, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by reports of cracks found in the swashplate support assembly fillet radius area near the base. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the swashplate support assembly, loss of control of the main rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
