EASA Regulations for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430.

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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 SIB 2007-24

Sep 17, 2007

WITHDRAWN: SEE TRANSPORT CANADA AD CF-2007-14, -15 and -16; and ENAC ITALY AD 2007-324

EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2007-24 is a safety information notice addressing tail rotor driveshaft (Thomas Couplings) disc assemblies on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206 Series, 206L Series, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters, as well as Agusta Model AB206 A/B series helicopters. The notice references Transport Canada Airworthiness Directives CF-2007-14, CF-2007-15, CF-2007-16, and ENAC Italy Emergency AD 2007-324, which identify issues with disc assemblies manufactured between November 1, 2005, and November 30, 2006. These discs may have improper thickness or incorrect indexing, posing a safety risk.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 Series
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L Series
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 230
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430
  • Agusta AB206 A/B series