Superseded. This AD was superseded by AD 2014-12-04. Verify which one applies to your serial and effectivity before any maintenance action.
AD 2003-01-04
Effective 01/30/2003 · Published 01/15/2003
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 Helicopters
Summary
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) model helicopters. This action requires conducting various inspections associated with the main rotor grip (grip). If a crack is found, this AD requires replacing the grip before further flight. If delamination of the buffer pad on the grip tang inner surface is found, this AD requires inspecting the grip s…