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AD/BELL 206/118 - Bogus Tension Torsion Straps

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This Airworthiness Directive orders owners/operators of Bell 206 series helicopters to ground affected aircraft until suspect, counterfeit Tension Torsion Straps are inspected or replaced per the manufacturer service bulletins (BHT ASB 206-89-46 Rev A or ASB 206L-89-60) for any flight after Nov 3, 1989. The straps lack manufacturer/FAA approval and could fail in flight, risking rotor failure, loss of control, and fatal accidents.

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AD/BELL 206/118 - Bogus Tension Torsion Straps

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 206/118 Bogus Tension Torsion Straps 13/89

Applicability: Models 206A/B, 206BIII, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1 and 206L-3.

Requirement: Action in accordance with BHT ASB 206-89-46 Rev A or ASB 206L-89-60 as applicable.

Compliance: Prior to further flight after 3 November 1989.

Background: The T.T. straps listed are of unknown quality having been produced without either the approval of the aircraft manufacturer or a FAA PMA.

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