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AD/BELL 206/67 - Tail Rotor Drive - Inspection of Clamp Type Bearing Hangars

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What this does: This Airworthiness Directive mandates a safety inspection of specific bearing hangars on Bell 206 helicopters to prevent tail rotor system failures.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 series helicopters that have any of these specific hangar assemblies installed: part numbers 206-040-338-5, 206-040-345-9, or 206-040-346-9.

What must be done: Inspect the clamp type bearing hangars on the tail rotor drive system following the procedures in Bell Service Bulletin 206-75-1, Part II.

Deadline: Complete the inspection within 10 hours of flight time (time in service) after 19 March 1975.

Why it matters: This targets a specific mechanical component to prevent potential failures in the tail rotor drive system, which is essential for helicopter stability and 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 Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 206/67 Tail Rotor Drive - Inspection of Clamp Type Bearing Hangars

Applicability: All models. with any of the following hangar assemblies: 206-040-338-5, 206-040-345-9 and 206-040-346-9.

Document: Bell SB 206-75-1 Accomplishment Part II. Compliance: Within 10 hour time in service after 19 March 1975. Background: AD/Agusta 206/53 equivalent.

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