AD/BELL 205/50 - Main Rotor Grip/Blade Bolt - Inspection and Rework

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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 205 Series Helicopters

 

AD/BELL 205/50  Main Rotor Grip/Blade Bolt - Inspection and Rework

Applicability: All BHTI reworked grips which have had grip bushing(s) replaced. Requirement:  Bell Alert S.B. 205-85-22.


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Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 March 1985 or at the next scheduled inspection for maintenance release issue after 31 March 1985 whichever is the later.

 

Background: There have been reports where an improper clearance was evident between the blade bolt head flange and the grip bushing. These reports have only pertained to grip assemblies returned to BHTI for repair/overhaul.

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