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AD/BELL 205/31 Amdt 1 - Tail Boom Attachment Fitting and Longerons - Inspection

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This airworthiness directive requires owners/operators of Bell 205A and 205A‑1 helicopters (serials before 30260) to inspect the tail‑boom attachment fitting and longerons using the procedures in Bell Service Bulletin No. 205‑77‑4. Compliance is mandatory under the Civil Aviation Regulations; operators bear inspection, repair and parts costs. It matters because it enforces targeted structural checks to maintain airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

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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 205/31

Amdt 1

Tail Boom Attachment Fitting and Longerons - Inspection

5/77

Applicability: All model 205A and 205A-1 with S/Nos. prior to 30260. Document: Bell SB No. 205-77-4.

Compliance: As per requirement document.

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