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AD: Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

AD NUMBER: 2012-22-06

PRODUCT: Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. (AAI) high landing gear forward crosstube assemblies (crosstubes) installed on Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB412 and AB412EP; and Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Model 205A, 205A- 1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters during production or based on a supplemental type
certificate (STC).
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2012-22-06
ACTION: Final Rule

SUMMARY: This AD requires counting and recording the total number of landings for the crosstubes, and inspecting the crosstubes and replacing them if a crack or other damage exists. This AD was prompted by two reports from the field of failed crosstubes. The actions are intended to prevent failure of a crosstube, collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: This AD is effective December 14, 2012.

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