EASA Regulations for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206.

EASA AD CF-2019-34

SUPERSEDED BY CANADIAN AD CF-2020-15

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-34 addresses the failure risk of bolted fittings in the tail rotor drive shaft couplings on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited models 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4. The directive mandates replacing MS21042 series nuts with NAS9926 series nuts to prevent potential tail rotor drive loss. This AD aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating the risk of tail rotor control failure due to nut cracking or loss.

Sep 27, 2019

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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

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