EASA Regulations for Bell 230

6 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell 230.

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EASA AD CF-2010-29R2

Jul 26, 2022

Hydraulic Power — Servo Actuator Piston Rod — Corrosion and Cracking

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-29R2 addresses corrosion and cracking issues in the hydraulic servo actuator piston rods of Bell Textron Canada Limited model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters equipped with part number 222-382-001-107. The directive mandates inspections, rectifications, overhauls, or upgrades of affected servo actuators to prevent potential loss of helicopter control. It provides detailed compliance instructions referencing specific Bell Textron Canada Limited Alert Service Bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 222
Bell 230
Bell 430
Bell Textron Canada 222
Bell Textron Canada 222B
Bell Textron Canada 222U
Bell Textron Canada 230
Bell Textron Canada 430

EASA AD 2021-0148

Jun 21, 2021

Equipment & Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System — Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0148 is an update addressing the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) information in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement) for Sikorsky S-76 and S-92A helicopters, Bell Helicopter Textron 212, 214B, 214ST, 412 series, and Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222, 230, and 430 helicopters equipped with EFS. It mandates amendments to the Limitations Section of the flight manuals to include demonstrated sea state conditions for ditching performance of the EFS. This directive applies to helicopters with EFS installed as optional kits or via Supplemental Type Certificates.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 222
Bell 230
Bell 430
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214ST
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
Sikorsky S-76
Sikorsky S-92
Sikorsky S-92A
Bell Helicopter Textron 212
Bell Helicopter Textron 214B
Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST
Bell Helicopter Textron 412
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 230
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430

EASA AD 2020-0039

Feb 27, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 222
Bell 230
Bell 430
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214ST
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
Centerpointe Aerospace, Inc S-58
Erickson Air-Crane S-64
Kamov KA32
Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
Sikorsky S-61
Sikorsky S-76
Sikorsky S-92
Bell 204
Bell 205
Bell 212
Bell 214
Bell 412
Erickson S-64F
Kamov Ka-32A11BC
Sikorsky S-58

EASA AD CF-2018-16

Jun 18, 2018

Equipment / Furnishings — Seat Belt Comfort Clips Adverse Effect on Occupant Restraint

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-16 addresses the safety issue related to seat belt comfort clips installed on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL) models 206, 222, 230, 407, 427, 429, and 430 helicopters. The directive identifies that these comfort clips can interfere with the shoulder harness inertia reel, potentially preventing proper locking and increasing injury risk during emergency landings. It mandates removal of these clips and prohibits their installation to ensure occupant restraint effectiveness.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 206
Bell 222
Bell 230
Bell 407
Bell 427
Bell 429
Bell 430
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 222
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 230
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 427
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 430

EASA SIB 2007-25

Dec 6, 2010

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.

Safety Information Bulletin

Bell 204B
Bell 205
Bell 206
Bell 206L
Bell 212
Bell 222
Bell 230
Bell 407
Bell 412
Bell 427
Bell 430

EASA SIB 2007-02

Jan 18, 2007

FAA SAIB NE-06-52 - Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C30, -C40 and -C47 series Engines Combustor Liners

EASA Safety Information Notice 2007-02 is an informational bulletin addressing issues with combustor liners in Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C30, -C40, and -C47 series engines. These engines are installed in helicopters including Bell models 206, 230, 407, and 430; MD Helicopter models 369F, 369FF, and 600; and Sikorsky model S76A. The notice highlights concerns about the use of an unapproved material, Hastelloy X, in combustor liner mixing cups, which may affect engine performance.

Safety Information Bulletin

Bell 206
Bell 230
Bell 407
Bell 430
MD Helicopters 369F
MD Helicopters 369FF
MD Helicopters 600
Sikorsky S76A