AD 85-09-04

85-09-04 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Amendment 39-5055. Applies to Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 helicopters that have main rotor blades, Part Number (P/N) 206-015-001-001 or 206-015-001-103, with inboard trim tabs, P/N 206-015-516-101, installed.

Compliance is required within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible loss of the main rotor blade, accomplish the following:

(a) Remove all main rotor inboard trim tabs, P/N 206-015-516-101, in accordance with Part II, paragraph A of BHTI Alert Service Bulletin 206L-85-35, dated February 26, 1985.

(b) Accomplish the inspection and repair procedures as necessary in accordance with Part II, paragraphs B & C of BHTI Alert Service Bulletin 206L-85-35, dated February 26, 1985.

(c) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Manager, Helicopter Certification Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, P.0. Box 1689, Fort Worth, Texas 76101.

(d) In accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199, flight is permitted to a base where the inspection and repair procedures required by this AD may be accomplished.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101.

This amendment becomes effective May 20, 1985.