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AD 2003-13-14 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters
Models named: 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each helicopter identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For helicopters that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of a chip detector indication, loss of a critical component, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) For Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, and 206B-1 helicopters, within 60 days, perform a continuity test and repair the Eaton Tedeco chip detector (chip detector), part number (P/N) B3188B, installed in the transmission bottom case, in accordance with the “Test Procedure”, Procedure B, and the “Repair Instructions” portions of the Tedeco Products Alert Service attached to Bell Helicopter Textron (BHTC) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 206-01-96, Revision A, dated May 7, 2001. (b) For 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters: (1) Within 60 days, perform a continuity test on, and also repair, the chip detector, P/N B3188B, installed in the transmission bottom case found on transmission assemblies, P/N 206-040-004-003, 206-040-004-005, 206-040-004-101, 206-040-004-107, 206-040-004-111, or 206-040-004-115, in accordance with the “Test Procedure”, Procedure B, and the “Repair Instructions” portions of the Tedeco Products Alert Service Bulletin for affected P/N B3188B chip detectors, attached to BHTC ASB No. 206L-01-119, Revision A, dated May 7, 2001. (2) Within 60 days, perform a continuity test and repair the chip detector, P/N B4093, installed in the transmission top case found on transmission assemblies, P/N 206-040-004-003, 206-040-004-005, 206-040-004-101, or 206-040-004-111, in accordance with the “Test Procedure”, Procedure B, and the “Repair Instructions” portion of the Tedeco Products Alert Service Bulletin for the affected P/N B4093 chip detectors, attached to BHTC ASB No. 206L-01-119, Revision A, dated May 7, 2001. (c) Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS) after any chip detector is repaired, replace the chip detector with a reworked or new production airworthy chip detector. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Safety Management Group. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Safety Management Group. (e) Special flight permits will not be issued. (f) Testing, repairing, and replacing chip detectors shall be done in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Alert Service Bulletins No. 206-01-96, Revision A, and No. 206L-01-119, Revision A, both dated May 7, 2001. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on August 12, 2003. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada (Canada) AD No. CF-2001-33, dated August 24, 2001. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 23, 2003. David A. Downey, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-16686 Filed 7-7-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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