EASA Regulations for Bell 205B

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell 205B.

EASA AD US-2022-20-14

Main Rotor Drive - Main Transmission Housing Assembly - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-20-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Bell Textron Inc. helicopters including models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP, and various restricted category helicopters. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the main transmission housing assembly for cracks, corrosion, and pitting due to reported cracks in the main transmission support case. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models by identifying and correcting potential structural issues.

Nov 29, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell 204BBell 205ABell 205A-1Bell 205BBell 210Bell 212Bell 412Bell 412CFBell 412EP

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-2020-12-10

Tail Rotor Blades - Inspection / Repair / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-12-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, specifically models 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP equipped with tail rotor blades part number 212-010-750. The directive focuses on inspecting these tail rotor blades for corrosion and pitting to prevent potential cracks and loss of control. It updates previous requirements by excluding certain newer tail rotor blades from inspection applicability.

Jul 9, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell 205ABell 205A-1Bell 205BBell 212Bell 412Bell 412CFBell 412EP

EASA SIB SW-12-38

Bell (BHTI) 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412CF and 412EP helicopters — Emergency (Push Out) Passenger Door Windows

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-12-38 addresses the potential risk of in-flight loss of emergency "push out" passenger door windows on Bell Helicopter models 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412CF, 412EP, and restricted category UH-1B and UH-1H helicopters. This bulletin provides information about the issue without mandating regulatory action. It highlights concerns related to the bonding quality of window retainers on composite passenger doors.

Aug 6, 2012

Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenanceBell 205A-1Bell 205BBell 212Bell 412CFBell 412EPBell UH-1BBell UH-1H