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a one-time x-ray diffraction inspection in accordance with ASB 214-96-57.

 Bell Helicopter Textron 214 Series Helicopters

 AD/BELL 214/4 (continued)

                 b.         Install a serviceable tail rotor flapping stop, part number 214-011-809-109.

                 c.         After Requirements 3a. and 3b. are accomplished, remove the 130 KIAS red line from the pilot and co-pilot airspeed indicators, remove the Vne airspeed restriction placard, and remove the Bell 214B or 214B-1 Temporary Revision for Airspeed Restriction, from the RFM.

4.        After accomplishing Requirement 3, inspect the yoke assembly and tail rotor flapping stop in accordance with Part III, Recurring 25 Hour Special Inspection and Conditional Inspection Requirement, of ASB 214-96-57.

           Note: FAA AD 99-02-17 Amdt 39-11009 refers.

 Compliance: 1. Before further flight after 11 December 2002, unless already accomplished.

2.        Before further flight after 11 December 2002, unless already accomplished.

3.        Within 6 months after 11 December 2002, unless already accomplished.

4.        After accomplishment of Requirement 3, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time in service.

           This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 11 December 2002.

           Background: The FAA received reports of in- flight failures of tail rotor yokes ins talled on civilian and military helicopters of similar type design. The actions required by this Directive are intended to prevent fatigue failure of the tail rotor yoke that could result in loss of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

 David Alan Villiers
 Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 5 December 2002

 The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 December 2002.