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    This alert service bulletin from Bell concerns inspecting the tailboom left hand fin spar cap on certain 412/412EP helicopter models. A crack was found in the spar cap on one helicopter. This bulletin requires inspecting the affected area of the spar cap every 100 flight hours using a 10x magnifying glass to check for cracks or damage. The inspection involves cleaning and visually examining the spar cap and contacting Bell if any issues are found.

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    This alert service bulletin from Bell concerns inspecting the tailboom left hand fin spar cap on certain 412/412EP helicopter models. A crack was found in the spar cap on one helicopter. This bulletin requires inspecting the affected area of the spar cap every 100 flight hours using a 10x magnifying glass to check for cracks or damage. The inspection involves cleaning and visually examining the spar cap and contacting Bell if any issues are found.

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    This alert service bulletin from Bell concerns inspecting the tailboom left hand fin spar cap on certain 412/412EP helicopter models. A crack was found in the spar cap on one helicopter. This bulletin requires inspecting the affected area of the spar cap every 100 flight hours using a 10x magnifying glass to check for cracks or damage. The inspection involves cleaning and visually examining the spar cap and contacting Bell if any issues are found.

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    412-20-180 Page 1 of 4 Approved For Public Release

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    This alert service bulletin from Bell concerns inspecting the tailboom left hand fin spar cap on certain 412/412EP helicopter models. A crack was found in the spar cap on one helicopter. This bulletin requires inspecting the affected area of the spar cap every 100 flight hours using a 10x magnifying glass to check for cracks or damage. The inspection involves cleaning and visually examining the spar cap and contacting Bell if any issues are found.

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    ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 412-20-180

    15 April 2020

    MODEL AFFECTED: 412/412EP

    SUBJECT: TAILBOOM LEFT HAND FIN SPAR CAP P/N 212-


    030-447-117, INSPECTION OF.

    HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Serial numbers 33001 through 33213, 34001


    through 34036, 36001 through 36999, 37002
    through 37999, 38001 through 38999 and 39101
    through 39999.

    COMPLIANCE: Within the next 100 flight hours or 90 days whichever


    occurs first after the release date of this bulletin and
    every 100 flight hours thereafter.

    DESCRIPTION:

    Bell has received a report of a fractured fin spar cap P/N 212-030-447-117. The crack
    occurred at vertical fin station (F.S.) 71 through the first rivet hole attaching the skin
    212-030-099-105 to the spar cap. If undetected, the fin spar cap cracking may lead to
    additional structural damage. This bulletin introduces a 100 flight-hour inspection of the
    affected area of the fin spar cap using 10X magnifying glass.

    Applicability of this bulletin to any spare part shall be determined prior to its installation
    on an affected helicopter.

    APPROVAL:

    The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are FAA approved for FAA certified
    helicopters as listed in the applicable Type Certificate Data Sheet. For non FAA certified
    helicopters, the engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Bell Engineering
    approved.

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    CONTACT INFO:

    For any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact:

    Bell Product Support Engineering


    Tel: 1-450-437-2862 / 1-800-363-8023 / [email protected]

    MANPOWER:

    Approximately 1 man-hour is required to complete this bulletin. This estimate is based


    on hands-on time and may vary with personnel and facilities available.

    WARRANTY:

    There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.

    MATERIAL:

    Required Material:

    None required.

    Consumable Material:

    None required.

    SPECIAL TOOLS:

    None required.

    WEIGHT AND BALANCE:

    Not affected.

    ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:

    Not affected.

    REFERENCES:

    No reference.

    PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:

    BHT-412-MM Maintenance Manual.

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    ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Prepare the helicopter for maintenance.

    2. Gain access to the spar cap angle by removing the 42-degree gearbox cover and
    opening the vertical fin driveshaft cover.

    3. Clean exposed surfaces of spar cap to facilitate inspection.

    4. Inspect both flanges of the spar cap between F.S. 50 and F.S. 71 using 10x
    magnifying glass and a bright light for cracks, loose rivets and other damage (Figure
    1).

    5. Inspect the exterior of the fin skin in the area in contact with the spar cap for cracks,
    loose rivets and/or distortion.

    6. If no cracks or other damage is found, close the driveshaft cover, reinstall the 42-
    degree gearbox cover and return the helicopter to service.

    7. If a crack or other damage is found, contact Product Support Engineering before


    further flight:

    Bell Product Support Engineering


    Tel: 1-450-437-2862 / 1-800-363-8023 / [email protected]

    8. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating
    findings and compliance with this Alert Service Bulletin.

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    Figure 1. Spar cap inspection.

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