Transport i infrastruktura · 16/11/2010

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Issues Airworthiness Directive for Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 helicopters to address fatigue cracks in the tailboom skin, which can lead to loss of control. The directive requires visual inspections and replacement of the affected tailbooms to ensure airworthiness.