AD/BELL 212/64 - Vertical Fin Spar (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Bell 212 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 212/64 Vertical Fin Spar 13/2002 DM

Applicability: Model 212 helicopters, with a vertical fin spar cap, part number (P/N) 212-030-125- 001, with retrofit kit, P/N 212-704-087 installed; vertical fin left- hand spar cap (spar cap), P/N 212-030-125-001, without the retrofit kit installed; or spar cap, P/N 212- 030-447-001 or P/N 212-030-447-101, installed.

Requirement: 1. Modify and visually inspect each spar cap, P/N 212-030-125-001, not modified by retrofit kit, P/N 212-704-087 or spar cap P/N 212-030-447-001, for a crack, loose fasteners, or corrosion in accordance with Part I (A1), paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 of Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 212-00-110 Revision A, dated 15 February 2001. Thereafter, visually inspect each affected spar cap in accordance with Part I (A2), paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 of ASB 212- 00-110 Revision A.

Before further flight, repair any loose fastener or corrosion.

Before further flight, replace any cracked or disbonded spar cap with a serviceable spar cap.