EASA AD US-2024-16-01
Fuselage - Tail Boom Attachment Cap Angle - Inspection
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-16-01 is a final rule addressing Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, including Models 412, 412CF, 412EP, 212, 205A, 205A-1, and 205B. It mandates inspections of the tail boom attachment cap angle and adjacent structures for cracks to prevent potential failure and loss of helicopter control. This directive updates previous requirements and incorporates new inspection procedures and reporting obligations.
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron 412Bell Textron 412CFBell Textron 412EPBell Textron 212Bell Textron 205ABell Textron 205A-1Bell Textron 205B