# Proposed AD 2002-SW-01-AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-13-14
- Products: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 21, 2002, 67 FR 64571
- Comments due: December 20, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-14)
- Docket: 2002-SW-01-AD
- FR document: 02-26666
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/86/db/86dbb2854ddf22e83cdf5dad825dd9d3142563a00401c3b4fa70d0fd88cbe5bf (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-10-21/pdf/02-26666.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/10/21/02-26666/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-a-division-of-textron-canada-model-206a-206a-1-206b
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BC2BE161A4F6F00D86256C590052ECF7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-SW-01-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada (BHT) Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This proposal would require performing a continuity test, and repairing temporarily any unairworthy chip detector, and replacing any repaired chip detectors. This proposal is prompted by reports of poor or no continuity between the insert and the chip detector housing on certain chip detectors. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of a chip detector indication, loss of a critical component, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 21, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-26666, comments due Dec 20, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/10/21/02-26666/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-a-division-of-textron-canada-model-206a-206a-1-206b)

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