Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2015-07-23 · Effective 2015-08-07 · 80 FR 43615
Document
Document number
2015-17953
Federal Register citation
80 FR 43615
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2015-07-23
Effective date
2015-08-07
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-2906
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell), Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, and 212 helicopters. This AD requires removing a certain part-numbered main rotor (M/R) blade grip (grip) from service. This AD is prompted by an error in a parts manufacturer approval (PMA) that incorrectly allows installation of the grips on the Bell Model 212. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent grip failure, separation of the M/R blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.