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Fri, Nov 15, 2013

AD: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2013-22-21

PRODUCT: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell), Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, and 407 helicopters with an Apical Industries, Inc. (Apical) emergency float kit installed under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Number SR01535LA.
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2013-22-21
ACTION: Final Rule

SUMMARY:  This AD was prompted by an incident in which the floats installed on a helicopter failed to deploy. This AD requires inspecting, labeling, and replacing the float inflation hoses.

The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the emergency floatation gear to deploy during an emergency event.

DATES: This AD is effective December 13, 2013.

FMI: AD

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