Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-06-11 · Effective 2002-07-16 · 67 FR 39844
Document
Document number
02-14566
Federal Register citation
67 FR 39844
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407
Publication date
2002-06-11
Effective date
2002-07-16
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-54-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 helicopters that requires visually inspecting the forward hanger bearing bracket (bracket) for a crack. This amendment is prompted by reports of cracks in the bracket. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect a crack in the bracket, to prevent loss of tail rotor drive or control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.