EASA Regulations for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 505

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 505.

EASA AD CF-2019-35

Fuselage Structure — Fretting or Cracking of Airframe Truss Clevis Lower Lug

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-35 addresses fretting or cracking issues in the fuselage structure of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, serial number 65011 and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for the airframe truss clevis lower lug to prevent potential structural failure. It applies specifically to the transmission restraint aft attachment hardware and related truss assemblies.

Oct 9, 2019

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EASA AD CF-2019-28

Flight Controls — Swashplate Assembly — Improperly Staked Bearings

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-28 addresses an issue with improperly staked bearings in the swashplate assembly of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, serial numbers 65011 through 65211. The directive mandates inspection and correction of the swashplate assembly bearings to ensure safe flight controls. This AD aims to prevent potential loss of helicopter control caused by bearing migration and subsequent control system failure.

Jul 26, 2019

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EASA AD CF-2019-08

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-16

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-08 addresses Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, serial number 65011 and subsequent. This directive mandates updating the rotorcraft flight manual to correct altitude limitations when operating with Jet B and JP-4 wide-cut fuels. The update ensures safe engine performance by reflecting accurate operating limits for these fuel types.

Mar 6, 2019

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EASA AD CF-2017-36

Indicating / Recording System — Engine Chip Detector Short to Ground

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-36 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It addresses an issue in the indicating and recording system related to the engine chip detector causing a short to ground, which affects the display of critical flight parameters on the Primary Flight Display and Multi-Function Display.

Dec 18, 2017

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