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FAA Issues Bell Tail Rotor AD
Subtitle
Tail-rotor cracking has prompted the FAA to issue an Airworthiness Directive for Bell helicopters.
Subject Area
Business Aviation
Channel
Safety
Rotorcraft
Teaser Text
Tail-rotor cracking has prompted the FAA to issue an Airworthiness Directive for Bell helicopters.
Content Body

Tail-rotor cracking has prompted the FAA to issue an Airworthiness Directive for Bell helicopters. The AD affects approximately 400 Bells, including the 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF and 412EP. More than 380 of these machines are listed on the U.S. registry. The AD prescribes shortened inspection and maintenance intervals for the tail rotors on these helicopters.

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Writer(s) - Credited
Jennifer Harrington
Content Label
Safety
Publication Date (intermediate)
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