Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-11-08 · Effective 2013-12-13 · 78 FR 67022
Document
Document number
2013-26563
Federal Register citation
78 FR 67022
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2013-11-08
Effective date
2013-12-13
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0481
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell), Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L- 3, 206L-4, and 407 helicopters with an Apical Industries, Inc. (Apical) emergency float kit installed under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Number SR01535LA. This AD was prompted by an incident in which the floats installed on a helicopter failed to deploy. This AD requires inspecting, labeling, and replacing the float inflation hoses. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the emergency floatation gear to deploy during an emergency event.