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AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2018-16-14

PRODUCT: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 212, Model 412, and Model 412EP helicopters.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY:   This AD requires replacing the emergency flotation system (EFS) tube assembly.

This AD was prompted by a report of an EFS tube assembly failure.

DATES: This AD is effective October 4, 2018.

COST: The FAA estimates will affect 250 helicopters of U.S. Registry. The cost of compliance is estimated as follows:

  • At an average labor rate of $85 per hour, replacing a tube assembly will require about 6 work-hours and required parts will cost $4,902, for a total cost of $5,412 per helicopter.
  • According to Bell's service information, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals.
FMI: AD

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