# Proposed AD FAA-2008-0040: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Models 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-14-03
- Products: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 23, 2008, 73 FR 3887
- Comments due: February 22, 2008
- Became: [AD 2008-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-03)
- Docket: FAA-2008-0040 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2008-0040, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-SW-13-AD
- FR document: E8-1025
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/13/c8/13c84a711ef144e38b9a85dc0f7d0c91afe7cc7a5414dcea3674db454489d01b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-01-23/pdf/E8-1025.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/23/E8-1025/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-bhtc-models-206a-206b-206l-206l-1-206l-3-and
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5FBE648E0E1EE764862573D9005BAE86.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2008-0040

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified BHTC model helicopters. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The aviation authority of Canada, with which we have a bilateral agreement, states in the MCAI:

It has been determined that some helicopters have been fitted with a CRES steel fitting, part number (P/N) 407-030-750-103, and the installation of the tailboom attachment bolt does not meet the design criteria.

The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition that results from an improper installation of the tailboom attachment bolt in the upper left-hand tailboom attachment CRES steel fitting.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 23, 2008: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E8-1025, comments due Feb 22, 2008 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/23/E8-1025/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-bhtc-models-206a-206b-206l-206l-1-206l-3-and)

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