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AD/BELL 427/9 - Hydraulic Pump - Driveshaft Assembly

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Bell 427 helicopters (serial numbers 56001–56046, 58001–58002) to check that a hydraulic pump driveshaft contains its internal plug and the rivet that secures it, and to fit an airworthy input shaft and adapter if either is missing. The check must occur at the next driveshaft lubrication (or within 50 flight hours/30 days) and spares must be verified before installation; a logbook entry or serviceable tag is also required. Missing parts can cause hydraulic pressure loss and control difficulty.

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Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helic

Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 427/9	Hydraulic Pump - Driveshaft Assembly	5/2009

Applicability:	Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 427 helicopters serial numbers 56001 through 56046 and 58001 and 58002.This AD does not affect helicopters equipped with input shaft part number (P/N)407-340-107-101 and adapter P/N 407-340-108-101, installed in accordance with Technical Bulletin (TB) 427-05-19 dated 7 January 2005.
Requirement:	1. Verify the installation of the parts in accordance with BHTC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 427-08-22 dated 26 June 2008, or later revisions approved by the Chief, Continuing Airworthiness, Transport Canada.2. If any part is missing, install an airworthy input shaft and adapter.3. If the parts are correctly installed, make a logbook entry to that effect or attach the serviceable tag to the parts in inventory as per item 6.c. of ASB427-08-22, or later revisions approved by the Chief, Continuing Airworthiness, Transport Canada.Note: Transport Canada AD CF-2009-04 dated 22 January 2009 refers.
Compliance:	For all driveshaft assemblies installed on aircraft - At the next driveshaft lubrication, no later than 50 flight hours or 30 calendar days, whichever comes first after the effective date of this AD.For driveshaft assemblies held as spares - Prior to installation on an aircraft.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 7 May 2009.
Background:	It has been determined that some hydraulic pump driveshaft assemblies P/N406-040-072-105 may have been delivered with a missing internal plug or fastening rivet. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a loss of hydraulic pressure leading to difficulty controlling the helicopter.

	This AD mandates a one-time verification of the presence of the plug in the centre of the driveshaft and the rivet that holds the plug in place.

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James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

26 March 2009

AD/BELL 427/9

Hydraulic Pump - Driveshaft Assembly

5/2009

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Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helic Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helicopters

Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 427/9	Hydraulic Pump - Driveshaft Assembly	5/2009

Applicability:	Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 427 helicopters serial numbers 56001 through 56046 and 58001 and 58002.This AD does not affect helicopters equipped with input shaft part number (P/N)407-340-107-101 and adapter P/N 407-340-108-101, installed in accordance with Technical Bulletin (TB) 427-05-19 dated 7 January 2005.
Requirement:	1. Verify the installation of the parts in accordance with BHTC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 427-08-22 dated 26 June 2008, or later revisions approved by the Chief, Continuing Airworthiness, Transport Canada.2. If any part is missing, install an airworthy input shaft and adapter.3. If the parts are correctly installed, make a logbook entry to that effect or attach the serviceable tag to the parts in inventory as per item 6.c. of ASB427-08-22, or later revisions approved by the Chief, Continuing Airworthiness, Transport Canada.Note: Transport Canada AD CF-2009-04 dated 22 January 2009 refers.
Compliance:	For all driveshaft assemblies installed on aircraft - At the next driveshaft lubrication, no later than 50 flight hours or 30 calendar days, whichever comes first after the effective date of this AD.For driveshaft assemblies held as spares - Prior to installation on an aircraft.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 7 May 2009.
Background:	It has been determined that some hydraulic pump driveshaft assemblies P/N406-040-072-105 may have been delivered with a missing internal plug or fastening rivet. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a loss of hydraulic pressure leading to difficulty controlling the helicopter.

	This AD mandates a one-time verification of the presence of the plug in the centre of the driveshaft and the rivet that holds the plug in place.

AD/BELL 427/9 - Hydraulic Pump - Driveshaft Assembly

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Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helicopters

Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 427/9

AD/BELL 427/9

Hydraulic Pump - Driveshaft Assembly

Hydraulic Pump - Driveshaft Assembly

5/2009

5/2009

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Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helic Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helicopters

Bell Helicopter Textron 427 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 427/9 AD/BELL 427/9

AD/BELL 427/9

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Hydraulic Pump - Driveshaft Assembly

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