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AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2019-08-10

PRODUCT: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, and 407 helicopters.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD requires inspecting and cleaning the oil supply restrictor (restrictor) to the freewheel assembly.

This AD was prompted by reports of a blocked oil line restrictor in the freewheel lubrication system.

DATES: This AD is effective June 24, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 2,227 helicopters of U.S. Registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

  • At an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour, inspecting and cleaning the freewheel oil supply system requires about 1 work-hour, for a cost per helicopter of $85.
  • If required, inspecting the freewheel assembly requires about 1 work-hour, for a cost per helicopter of $85.
  • If required, replacing a restrictor with a filter requires about 1 work-hour and required parts cost $125, for a cost per helicopter of $210.
FMI: AD

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