EASA Regulations for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407.

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EASA AD CF-2023-11

Feb 24, 2023

Fuel System — Standpipe Assembly Sharp Edges Leading to Fuel Quantity Wiring Harness Chafing Condition

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-11 addresses a fuel system issue on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 407 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 54832 through 54931, 54933 through 54939, and 54942 through 54954. The directive concerns sharp edges on the standpipe assembly part number 407-062-032-103 that may cause chafing of the fuel quantity wiring harness. This condition could lead to fuel quantity indication errors or potential fuel tank ignition.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 407
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407

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.

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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