Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-10-14 · Effective 2016-11-18 · 81 FR 70928
Document
Document number
2016-24741
Federal Register citation
81 FR 70928
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron
Publication date
2016-10-14
Effective date
2016-11-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-6551
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 430 helicopters. This AD requires establishing a life limit for a certain main rotor hub attachment bolt (bolt) and removing from service each bolt that has met or exceeded its life limit. This AD was prompted by a documentation error that omitted the life limit of a certain part-numbered bolt from the Airworthiness Limitations section of the maintenance manual. The actions of this AD are intended to establish a life limit for a certain part-numbered bolt to prevent failure of a bolt, failure of a main rotor hub, and subsequent loss of control of a helicopter.