Airworthiness directives › 2009-07-52
AD 2009-07-52 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Series, 206B Series, 206L Series, 407, and 427 Helicopters
Models named: 206A series, 206B series, 206L series, 407, 427. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Bell Model 206A series, 206B series, and 206L series helicopters with a cyclic control lever assembly (lever assembly), part number (P/N) 206-001-401-111, 206-001-400-115, or 206-001-400-111, with less than 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) and Model 407 and 427 helicopters with a lever assembly, P/N 407-001-320-105 or 407-001-320-109, with less than 50 hours TIS, certificated in any category.
Compliance
Required before further flight, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of a bearing, failure of the lever assembly, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, do the following: (a) Inspect the lever assembly and determine if the bearing, P/N 206-301-051-101, is correctly installed and properly staked in the lever assembly. (b) Replace any bearing that is incorrectly installed or improperly staked in the lever assembly. Note 1: Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 206-09-121 for the Model 206A and 206B series, No. 206L-09-155 for the Model 206L series, No. 407-09-85 for the Model 407, and No. 427-09-23, for the Model 427, pertain to the subject of this AD. All of the ASBs are dated March 10, 2009. (c) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Contact the Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, ATTN: Sharon Miles, Aviation Safety Engineer, Rotorcraft Directorate, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0111, telephone (817) 222-5122, fax (817) 222-5961, for information about previously approved alternative methods of compliance. (d) Special flight permits will not be issued. (e) This amendment becomes effective on May 1, 2009, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD 2009-07-52, issued March 19, 2009, which contained the requirements of this amendment. Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada AD CF-2009-10, dated March 12, 2009. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 9, 2009. Mark R. Schilling, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-8573 Filed 4-15-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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