Airworthiness directives › 2010-26-51
AD 2010-26-51 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
Models named: 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters, with a tail rotor blade (blade) having a part number and serial number, installed, as listed in the Rotor Blades Inc. (RBI) document attached to the following Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs), certificated in any category: ASB No. Revision Date Helicopter model 206-07-116 B November 29, 2010 206A and 206B Series. 206L-07-148 B November 29, 2010 206L, L-1, L-3, and L-4. 222-07-106 D November 29, 2010 222 and 222B. 222U-07-77 D November 29, 2010 222U. 230-07-38 D November 29, 2010 230. 407-07-81 B November 29, 2010 407. 427-07-18 B November 29, 2010 427. 430-07-41 D November 29, 2010 430.
Compliance
Before further flight, unless accomplished previously. To prevent loss of a blade tip weight, loss of a blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, do the following: (a) Replace any affected blade with an airworthy blade. An airworthy blade is one that has a part number and a serial number that is not listed in the RBI document attached to each ASB listed in the Applicability section of this AD. (b) 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, Regulations and Policy Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone (817) 222-5122, fax (817) 222-5961, for information about previously approved alternative methods of compliance. (c) Special flight permits will not be issued. (d) The Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) Code is: 6410—Tail Rotor Blades. (e) Determine the affected part number and serial number by referring to the RBI document attached to the following Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletins, all dated November 29, 2010: Alert Service Bulletin No. Revision 206-07-116 B 206L-07-148 B 222-07-106 D 222U-07-77 D 230-07-38 D 407-07-81 B 427-07-18 B 430-07-41 D 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 Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4, telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023, fax (450) 433-0272, or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. 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 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. (f) This amendment becomes effective on March 25, 2011, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD 2010-26-51, issued December 8, 2010, which contained the requirements of this amendment. Note: The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada (Canada) AD CF-2007-21R1, dated November 30, 2010. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 14, 2011. Kim Smith, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-4465 Filed 3-9-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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