EASA Regulations for Bell 212

6 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell 212.

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-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 AD 2020-0039

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0039 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various helicopter models including Bell 222, 230, 430, 204, 205, 212, 214, 412, Erickson S-64F, Kamov Ka-32A11BC, and Sikorsky S-58, S-61, S-76, and S-92 helicopters. The directive focuses on the replacement of certain Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers manufactured by umlaut engineering GmbH that have a manufacturing defect. It mandates the removal and replacement of affected fire extinguishers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 27, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 222Bell 230Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214STBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Centerpointe Aerospace, Inc S-58Erickson Air-Crane S-64Kamov KA32Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92Bell 204Bell 205Bell 212Bell 214Bell 412Erickson S-64FKamov Ka-32A11BCSikorsky S-58

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

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