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AD 2022-23-02 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
Models named: 407. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to all Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 407 helicopters, certificated in any category.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, incorporate into maintenance records required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2) or 135.439(a)(2), as applicable for your helicopter, the requirements (airworthiness limitations) specified in Bell BHT-407-MPI, Chapter 04, Airworthiness Limitations Schedule, Issue 3, dated June 21, 2021, of Bell Model 407 Maintenance Planning Information, PMC-407-97499-01000-00, Issue No. 005, dated July 6, 2022.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a crack on the tailboom lower skin due to fatigue damage and the issuance of new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of a part, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter.
Affected ADs
This AD replaces the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this AD. (1) AD 99-23-18, Amendment 39-11414 (64 FR 61784, November 15, 1999). (2) AD 2005-03-07, Amendment 39-13963 (70 FR 7016, February 10, 2005). (3) AD 2013-12-07, Amendment 39-17485 (78 FR 38546, June 27, 2013). (4) AD 2014-04-07, Amendment 39-17766 (79 FR 35481, June 23, 2014). Note 1 to paragraph (b): The requirements of this AD capture the latest tasks and life limits required to prevent the unsafe conditions addressed by the ADs that are identified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this AD.
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