EASA Regulations for Bell 430

10 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell 430.

EASA AD 2015-0226R8

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.

Jul 16, 2025

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Bell 429Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) MD900Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92

EASA AD CF-2024-40

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.

Dec 4, 2024

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EASA AD CF-2010-29R2

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.

Jul 26, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 222Bell 230Bell 430Bell Textron Canada 222Bell Textron Canada 222BBell Textron Canada 222UBell Textron Canada 230Bell Textron Canada 430

EASA AD CF-2021-26

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.

Jul 29, 2021

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EASA AD 2021-0148

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.

Jun 21, 2021

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBell 222Bell 230Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214STBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92ABell Helicopter Textron 212Bell Helicopter Textron 214BBell Helicopter Textron 214STBell Helicopter Textron 412Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 230Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430

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 AD 2020-0026

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.

Feb 14, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 429Bell 430

EASA AD CF-2018-16

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.

Jun 18, 2018

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

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

EASA SIB 2007-02

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.

Jan 18, 2007

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 206Bell 230Bell 407Bell 430MD Helicopters 369FMD Helicopters 369FFMD Helicopters 600Sikorsky S76A