AD 2014-03-11
Effective 03/26/2014 · Published 02/19/2014
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters
Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Model 204B helicopters with a certain cable assembly installed. This AD requires inspecting the tail rotor (T/R) cable assembly for an incorrectly machined body. This AD is prompted by a report from Bell that a defective body on the cable prevents the barrel assembly from fully engaging in the body cavity. These actions are intended to prevent disengagement…