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AD/BELL 205/2 - Tail Rotor Yoke - Inspection

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Operators of Bell 205A helicopters with tail rotor yokes PN 204-010-781-5 or -9 must perform mandatory magnetic-particle inspections of the yoke spindle’s threaded portion to detect cracks. Tests must respect electrical limits (≤1,400 A DC or ≤1,100 A AC and ≤4,200 ampere-turns). Inspections recur every 100 flight hours beginning 1 September 1971. This reduces risk of tail-rotor failure from fatigue and potential loss of control.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Bell Helicopter Textron 205 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 205/2 Tail Rotor Yoke - Inspection 9/68

Applicability: All 205A models fitted with tail rotor yoke P/N 204-010-781-5 or 204-010-781-9.

Requirement: Inspect yoke assembly P/N 204-010-781-5 or 204-010-781-9 by magnetic particle method with particular emphasis on the threaded portion of the yoke spindle.

Maximum amperage 1400 amps. DC or 1100 amps. AC. Do not exceed 4200 ampere turns.

Compliance: At intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service, after 1 September 1971.

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