EASA Regulations for Bell 430

10 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell 430.

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EASA AD 2015-0226R8

Jul 16, 2025

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Test / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0226R8 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection, testing, and replacement requirements for Goodrich externally mounted rescue hoists installed on various helicopter models including Leonardo AW109SP, AB139, AW139, AB412; Bell Textron 212, 214, 412, 429, 430; Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3, AS 332 L2, EC225 LP, MBB-BK117 C-2, EC135, EC635; MD Helicopters MD900; and Sikorsky S-61, S-76, and S-92A. The directive mandates load checks, cable replacements, and overload clutch replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of hoist operations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Bell 429
  • Bell 430
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) MD900
  • Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
  • Sikorsky S-61
  • Sikorsky S-76
  • Sikorsky S-92

EASA AD CF-2024-40

Dec 4, 2024

Main Rotor — Pitch Link Assembly Clevis Fracture

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-40 addresses the risk of fracture in the main rotor pitch link assembly clevis on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 430 helicopters, serial numbers 49001 through 49129. This directive mandates inspections, life limit reductions, and replacement requirements for the main rotor pitch link clevis, universal bearings, and universal to pitch link bolts to prevent loss of control. It updates previous safety measures following fatal accidents linked to fatigue failures of these components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 430

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 CF-2021-26

Jul 29, 2021

Main Rotor — Pitch Link Assembly Clevis Fracture

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-26 addresses a critical safety issue affecting Bell Textron Canada Limited model 430 helicopters, serial numbers 49001 through 49129. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions on the main rotor pitch link assembly clevis and universal bearings to prevent fractures that could lead to loss of helicopter control. This AD was issued following fatal accidents linked to fatigue fractures in the pitch link clevis.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 430
  • Bell Textron Canada Limited 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 2020-0026

Feb 14, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Carrier Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Bell 429 and 430 helicopters equipped with certain Goodrich rescue hoists. The directive mandates inspection of the hoist carrier assembly to detect incorrect assembly of the carrier retainer spring, which could lead to loosening of the carrier assembly and potential loss of human load. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and specific Goodrich hoist part numbers listed in the directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell 430

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