Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2015-07-07 · Effective 2015-08-11 · 80 FR 38613
Document
Document number
2015-16469
Federal Register citation
80 FR 38613
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2015-07-07
Effective date
2015-08-11
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0499
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 helicopters to require inspecting the tail rotor control tube assembly (control tube) and either repairing or replacing the control tube. This AD was prompted by two reports of failure of the control tube bonded clevis. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent failure of a control tube bonded clevis, which could lead to failure of the control tube and subsequent loss of helicopter control.