EASA Regulations for Bell 204B

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell 204B.

EASA AD US-2022-21-11

Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection / Removal from Service

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-21-11 is a final rule addressing certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters, as well as various restricted category helicopters equipped with specific main rotor blade part numbers. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of main rotor blades to detect cracks and requires removal from service of any cracked blades to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 17, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell 204BBell 205ABell 205A-1

EASA AD US-2022-06-03

Main Rotor - Hub Strap Pins - Removal / Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-03 addresses safety concerns for Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, specifically Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 equipped with main rotor hub strap pins part number 204-012-104-005 with serial number prefix "FNFS". This directive mandates removal and inspection of all affected pins, both outboard and inboard, to prevent potential main rotor blade detachment. It also requires removing the mating strap fitting if any deformation is found on the pins.

Mar 15, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell 204BBell 205ABell 205A-1Bell 205BBell 210Bell 212

EASA AD US-2020-19-08

Main Rotor - Main Rotor Hub Tension-torsion Strap Assembly - Life Limit / Removal

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 180 (September 16, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A-1, and 212 helicopters. It focuses on the main rotor hub tension-torsion strap assembly part number 204-012-112-005 due to corrosion issues. The directive mandates reducing the life limit of this TT strap assembly and prohibits its installation on any helicopter.

Oct 14, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell 204BBell 205A-1Bell 212

EASA AD US-2018-02-08

Main Rotor - Blades - Cleaning / Inspection / Repair / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 11 (January 17, 2018) is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2018-02-08) issued by the FAA for Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters equipped with Helicopter Technology Company (HTC) main rotor blade part number 204P2100-101. The directive mandates cleaning, visual inspection, and depending on findings, repair or replacement of the main rotor blades to address fatigue cracks in the grip plate and doublers near the blade retention bolt hole. This AD aims to prevent potential blade failure and loss of helicopter control.

Feb 1, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell 204BBell 205ABell 205A-1

EASA SIB 2007-25

WITHDRAWN / CANCELLED - TRANSPORT CANADA AD CF-2007-21R1 AND FAA AD 2007-19-53 HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY EASA

The document titled 'WITHDRAWN / CANCELLED - TRANSPORT CANADA AD CF-2007-21R1 AND FAA AD 2007-19-53 HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY EASA' is an EASA Safety Information Notice 2007-25 issued on 2007-09-17. It addresses tail rotor blade safety issues on various Bell helicopter models including the 204B, 205 series, 206 series, 206L series, 212, 222 series, 230, 407, 412 series, 427, and 430. The notice references Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2007-2L1 and FAA Emergency AD 2007-19-53, which require inspections and corrective actions for tail rotor blades with missing balance weight screws.

Dec 6, 2010

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 204BBell 205Bell 206Bell 206LBell 212Bell 222Bell 230Bell 407Bell 412Bell 427Bell 430