EASA Regulations for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206

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

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EASA AD CF-2019-34

Sep 27, 2019

Superseded by CANADIAN AD CF-2020-15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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 206
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206A1
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206B1
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206L134

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