EASA Regulations for Bell 205B

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell 205B.

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EASA AD US-2022-20-14

Nov 29, 2022

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell 204B
  • Bell 205A1
  • Bell 205B
  • Bell 210
  • Bell 212
  • Bell 412
  • Bell 412CF
  • Bell 412EP

EASA AD US-2022-06-03

Mar 15, 2022

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell 204B
  • Bell 205A1
  • Bell 205B
  • Bell 210
  • Bell 212

EASA AD US-2020-12-10

Jul 9, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell 205A1
  • Bell 205B
  • Bell 212
  • Bell 412
  • Bell 412CF
  • Bell 412EP

EASA SIB SW-12-38

Aug 6, 2012

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.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Bell 205A-1
  • Bell 205B
  • Bell 212
  • Bell 412CF
  • Bell 412EP
  • Bell UH-1B
  • Bell UH-1H