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AD/BELL 206/174 - Main Rotor Blade Grips

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Requires operators of Bell 206A, 206B and 206B‑1 helicopters fitted with Main Rotor Grips P/N 206‑010‑102‑9 to replace certain serial‑numbered grips by 31 August 2008 (Requirement; Applicability; Compliance). CASA made the AD effective 28 August 2008. The AD states its purpose is to ensure compliance of future imported aircraft (Background). Who pays: aircraft operators fund and carry out replacements. Who decides/enforces: CASA. Behaviour change: inspect fleets and replace affected grips before the deadline.

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AD/BELL 206/174	Main Rotor Blade Grips	9/2008

Applicability:	Model 206A, 206B, and 206B-1 helicopters fitted with Main Rotor Grips Part Number 206-010-102-9.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 74-24-01 Amdt39-2011.
Compliance:	Unless already accomplished, before 31 August 2008.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 August 2008.
Background:	This Directive requires replacement of certain serial numbered main rotor blade grips, part number 206-010-102-9. This Directive is issued to ensure compliance of future imported aircraft.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

14 July 2008

AD/BELL 206/174

Main Rotor Blade Grips

9/2008

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Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 20 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 206/174	Main Rotor Blade Grips	9/2008

Applicability:	Model 206A, 206B, and 206B-1 helicopters fitted with Main Rotor Grips Part Number 206-010-102-9.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 74-24-01 Amdt39-2011.
Compliance:	Unless already accomplished, before 31 August 2008.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 August 2008.
Background:	This Directive requires replacement of certain serial numbered main rotor blade grips, part number 206-010-102-9. This Directive is issued to ensure compliance of future imported aircraft.

AD/BELL 206/174 - Main Rotor Blade Grips

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Current sections

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 206/174

AD/BELL 206/174

Main Rotor Blade Grips

Main Rotor Blade Grips

9/2008

9/2008

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Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 20 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 206/174 AD/BELL 206/174

AD/BELL 206/174

Main Rotor Blade Grips Main Rotor Blade Grips

Main Rotor Blade Grips

9/2008 9/2008

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