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.