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AD 2019-09-02 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters

2019-06-04
2019-05-20
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Models named: 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to Bell Model 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters, certificated in any category, with an engine oil check valve part number (P/N) 209-062-520-001 or fuel check valve P/N 209-062-607-001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked “Circle Seal” and with a manufacturing date code of “10/11” (October 2011) through “03/15” (March 2015), except a check valve marked “TQL” next to the manufacturing date code, installed.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service, replace each fuel check valve and each engine oil check valve. (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any helicopter a check valve P/N 209-062-520-001 or P/N 209-062-607-001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked “Circle Seal” and with a manufacturing date code of “10/11” (October 2011) through “03/15” (March 2015), except for a check valve marked “TQL” next to the manufacturing date code.

Unsafe condition

This AD defines the unsafe condition as a cracked or leaking check valve, which could result in loss of lubrication or fuel to the engine, failure of the engine or a fire, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Affected ADs

This AD replaces AD 2018-17-01, Amendment 39-19355 (83 FR 42205, August 21, 2018).

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