Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-25 · Effective 2016-05-31 · 81 FR 24010
Document
Document number
2016-09236
Federal Register citation
81 FR 24010
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
Publication date
2016-04-25
Effective date
2016-05-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0734
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-19-51 for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters. AD 2010-19-51 required inspecting parts of the main rotor hydraulic servo actuator (servo actuator) for certain conditions and replacing any unairworthy parts before further flight. This new AD requires installing a servo actuator with a new stainless steel piston rod. This AD was prompted by a collective servo actuator malfunction. We are issuing this AD to detect corrosion on a piston rod, which could result in failure of the servo actuator and consequent loss of helicopter control.