Skid Tube
0 failure reports named the skid tube in the last ten years, 38 since 1996. 62 FAA approvals let 6 companies make a replacement skid tube, Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) holding the most (46). The reports call it "skid tube", "skid tube assy".
Reports by year
Reports by year, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 2 |
Approved replacement parts 62 parts manufacturer approvals
A parts manufacturer approval (PMA) lets a company other than the aircraft's maker make a skid tube and sell it as an approved part for the models named. These are the companies holding such approvals for a skid tube:
Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) 46Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) 9Skyline Industres INC 2Bell Helicopter Textron INC 2Aerometals 2Aerocraft, INC. 1
For these models most: Bell 412 (28), Bell 212 (27), Bell 205 (27), Bell 206 JetRanger and LongRanger (21), Bell 429 (4), Md Helicopters Llc 369 (2), Hughes 369 500 series helicopters (2), Bell 407 (2), Md Helicopters Inc 500 (1), Md Helicopters Inc 369 (1), Hughes Helicopters Inc HUGHES 369 (1), Bell 214 (1).
| Maker | Part | Replaces | Fits | Granted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerocraft, INC. | Skid Tube Step ARC-500-MDL | Modification Part | MDHI Hughes) (369D, 369E, 369FF | 2017-07-16 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC | Skid Tube Assembly, R/H 429-700-102 | 429-700-102 | Bell Helicopter... 429 | 2015-08-23 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC | Skid Tube Assembly, L/H 429-700-101 | 429-700-101 | Bell Helicopter... 429 | 2015-08-23 | current |
| Aerometals | Skid Tube Position Light Assy MDL No. 18 | Modification Part | MDHI Hughes) (369HM, 369HS, 369HE | 2015-01-21 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube Assembly, L/H 429-700-101 | 429-700-101 | Bell Helicopter... 429 | 2010-04-07 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube Assembly, R/H 429-700-102 | 429-700-102 | Bell Helicopter... 429 | 2010-04-07 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube L/H 412-320-105 | 205-050-400-003, 205-050-400-011,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube L/H 412-320-101 | 205-050-400-003, 205-050-400-011,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube R/H 412-320-106 | 205-050-400-004, 205-050-400-012,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube L/H 412-320-115 | 205-050-400-003, 205-050-400-011,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube R/H 412-320-102 | 205-050-400-004, 205-050-400-012,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube R/H 412-320-116 | 205-050-400-004, 205-050-400-012,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube R/H 420-320-106 | 205-050-400-004, 205-050-400-012,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-01 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube R/H 412-320-102 | 205-050-400-004, 205-050-400-012,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-01 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube L/H 420-320-105 | 205-050-400-003, 205-050-400-011,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-01 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube R/H 420-320-116 | 205-050-400-004, 205-050-400-012,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-01 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube L/H 420-320-115 | 205-050-400-003, 205-050-400-011,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-01 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube L/H 412-320-101 | 205-050-400-003, 205-050-400-011,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 2000-02-01 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, AB Lightweight 206-327-001 | Bell 206-050-246-101/-107 | Bell 206A, 206B | 1999-07-18 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, AB High 206-321-052 | Bell 206-050-297-102-106 | Bell 206A, 206B | 1999-07-18 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, AB High 206-321-051 | Bell 206-050-297-101-105 | Bell 206A, 206B | 1999-07-18 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, AB Lightweight 206-327-002 | Bell 206-050-246-102/-108 | Bell 206A, 206B | 1999-07-18 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, AB Lightweight 206-327-052 | Bell 206-050-298-102 | Bell 206A, 206B | 1999-07-18 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, AB High 206-321-004 | Bell 206-050-107-106/124S | Bell 206A, 206B | 1999-07-18 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, AB Lightweight 206-327-051 | Bell 206-050-298-101 | Bell 206A, 206B | 1999-07-18 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, AB High 206-321-003 | Bell 206-050-107-105/123S | Bell 206A, 206B | 1999-07-18 | current |
| Aerometals | Skid Tube Position Light Assembly 18 All parts listed on the... | Modification Part | MD Helicopters, Inc. MDHI) (369HM, 369HS, 369HE | 1999-02-17 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H. 407-720-006 | Bell 206-053-118-110 | Bell 407 | 1998-09-22 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H 407-720-005 | Bell 206-053-118-109 | Bell 407 | 1998-09-22 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H 412-320-101/-105/-115 | Bell 205-050-400-003/-011/-073/ -105,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 1998-09-08 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H 412-320-102/-106/-116 | Bell 205-050-400-004/-012/-074/ -106,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 1998-09-08 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H 412-324-002 | Bell 412-050-015-112 | Bell 412, 412EP | 1998-04-27 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H 412-324-001 | Bell 412-050-015-111 | Bell 412, 412EP | 1998-04-27 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H 412-320-106 | Bell 205-050-400-004/ -012/-074/-106,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 1998-04-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H 412-320-102 | Bell 205-050-400-004/ -012/-074/-106,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 1998-04-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H 412-320-105 | Bell 205-050-400-003/ -011/-073/-105,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 1998-04-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H 412-320-101 | Bell 205-050-400-003/ -011/-073/-105,... | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 1998-04-09 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H 212-320-101/ -105/-107 | Bell 205-050-400-003/ -011/-073/-105, 205-050-152-059 | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 1997-07-17 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H 212-320-102/ -106/-108 | Bell 205-050-400-004/ -012/-074/-106, 205-050-152-060 | Bell 205A, 205A-1, 212 | 1997-07-17 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, L Series Low 206-325-003 | Bell 206-053-118-105S | Bell 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 | 1997-07-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, L-4 Lightweight Floatation 206-324-006 | Bell 206-053-184-118 | Bell 206L-4 | 1997-07-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, L Series Low 206-325-004 | Bell 206-053-118-106S | Bell 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 | 1997-07-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, L-4 Lightweight Floatation 206-324-005 | Bell 206-053-184-117 | Bell 206L-4 | 1997-07-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, L Series High 206-323-004 | Bell 206-053-158-104S | Bell 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 | 1997-07-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, L, L-1, L-3 Lightweight Floatation 206-324-004 | Bell 206-053-184-114 | Bell 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 | 1997-07-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, L Series High 206-323-003 | Bell 206-053-158-103S | Bell 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 | 1997-07-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, L, L-1, L-3 Lightweight Floatation 206-324-003 | Bell 206-053-184-113 | Bell 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 | 1997-07-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, R/H, A,B Low 206-320-104 | Bell 206-050-296-102 | Bell 206A, 206B | 1997-07-10 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, L/H, A,B Low 206-320-103 | Bell 206-050-296-101 | Bell 206A, 206B | 1997-07-10 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube Assembly Pop-Out Float Gear AB206-050-246-101, -102 | Bell Helicopter 206-050-246-101, -102 | Bell 206B | 1997-02-20 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube Assembly AB214-050-003-1, -2 | Bell Helicopter 214-050-003-1, -2 | Bell 214B, -1 | 1997-02-20 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube Assembly RH AB205-050-400-106 | Bell Helicopter 205-050-400-106 | Bell 205A-1, 212 & 412, 205A-1 | 1997-02-20 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube Assembly Emer Float Gear AB206-053-184-113, -114 | Bell Helicopter 206-053-184-113, -114 | Bell 206L, -1, -3 | 1997-02-20 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube Assembly LH AB205-050-400-105 | Bell Helicopter 205-050-400-105 | Bell 205A-1, 212, 412 | 1997-02-20 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube Assembly AB412-050-015-109, -110 | Bell Helicopter 412-050-015-109, -110 | Bell 412 | 1997-02-20 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube, Assembly AB412-050-015-109, -110, -47, -49 | B.H.T.I. 412-050-015-109, -110, -47, -49 | Bell 412 | 1994-07-31 | current |
| Skyline Industres INC | Skid Tube Assembly AL205-050-400-105 | Bell Helicopters 205-050-400-105 | Bell 205A-1, 212, 412 | 1993-03-14 | current |
| Skyline Industres INC | Skid Tube Assembly AL205-050-400-106 | Bell Helicopters 205-050-400-106 | Bell 205A-1, 212, 412 | 1993-03-14 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, LH Assembly 412-320-001 | Bell 205-050-400-003, -011, -073, -105, 412-050-023-101 | Bell 205A, A-1, 212 | 1992-07-07 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Skid Tube, RH Assembly 412-320-002 | Bell 205-050-400, -004, -012, -074, -106,... | Bell 205A, A-1, 212 | 1992-07-07 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube Assembly L/H AB205-050-400-105 | 205-050-400-105 | Bell 205A-1, 212 & 412 | 1991-07-29 | current |
| Triumph Fabrications - Hot Springs INC (Previously Chem-Fab CORP) | Skid Tube Assembly Emer. Float Gear AB206-053-184-113, -114 | 206-053-184-113, -114 | Bell 206L, 206l-1 & 206l-3 | 1991-07-29 | current |
Sources: the FAA's service difficulty reports since 1995 (a report is a part that failed and was fixed, as filed by an airline, repair station or owner; the count shows reporting as much as reliability) and the parts manufacturer approvals in the FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System. The part name is the reporters' and the approval holders' own words, reduced to the first plain words so that spellings meet.