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AD/BELL 407/2 - Warning Horns

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Requires operators of Bell 407 helicopters (serial numbers 53000–53194) to replace the FADEC FAIL, ENGINE OUT and LOW ROTOR RPM warning horns with specified part numbers, following Bell Alert Service Bulletin 407‑97‑12, to be completed before 20 July 1999. (Requirement; Compliance.)

The measure places installation cost and compliance responsibility on aircraft operators and is intended to make warning sounds more distinct and louder so flight crews can respond to engine-failure events. (Background.)

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AD/BELL 407/2 - Warning Horns

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 407 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 407/2 Warning Horns 5/99

Applicability: Model 407 helicopters with Serial Numbers 53000 through 53194 inclusive. Requirement: If not previously accomplished, replace the existing ‘FADEC FAIL’, ‘ENGINE OUT’

and ‘LOW ROTOR RPM’ warning horns with new horns having Part Numbers

VSB628CP, SC628NP and SC628N respectively. Replacement of the horns is to be accomplished in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Alert Service Bulletin No 407-97-12 dated 7 October 1997.

Note: Transport Canada AD CF-98-13 refers.

Compliance: Prior to 20 July 1999.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 May 1999.

Background: Transport Canada Aviation has advised that analysis of engine failures with this helicopter have shown a need for the sound of the ‘FADEC FAIL’ horn to be distinct and for the ‘ENGINE OUT’ and ‘LOW ROTOR RPM’ warning horns to be louder.

This Directive facilitates appropriate flight crew reactions to in-flight emergencies by providing more distinct and conspicuous warnings.

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