AD 2022-27-08 This AD Requires Inspecting The Tailboom Attachment Structure

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 407 helicopters.

This AD was prompted by an accident. This AD requires inspecting the tailboom attachment structure, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD becomes effective January 12, 2023.

Supplementary Information: Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Transport Canada AD CF-2022-68, dated December 15, 2022 (Transport Canada AD CF-2022-68), following issuance of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Aviation Accident Preliminary Report Number ANC22FA041, to correct an unsafe condition for certain serial-numbered Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 407 helicopters.

This AD was prompted by an accident. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of the tailboom attachment hardware. See Transport Canada AD CF-2022-68 for additional background information.

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