2012-26-11
FR doc 2012-31586 · 78 FR 1730AD 2012-26-11Published 2013-01-09Effective 2013-02-13
Requires replacing the power cable assemblies and their associated parts, and performing continuity readings.
Full official abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) Model 205A, 205A-1, and 205B helicopters with certain starter/generator power cable assemblies (power cable assemblies). This AD requires replacing the power cable assemblies and their associated parts, and performing continuity readings. This AD was prompted by the determination that the power cable assembly connector (connector) can deteriorate, causing a short in the connector that may lead to a fire in the starter/generator, smoke in the cockpit that reduces visibility, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
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