Bell Moves to Lift Model 407 Restrictions

Bell Helicopter Textron has redesigned the tail-rotor assembly of its Model 407 helicopter in hope of lifting a speed limitation imposed after three accidents where tail-rotor blades severed the aircraft's tail boom. The company says a ``graduated approach'' is needed to restore the 407's full...

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