EASA Regulations for Bell Textron Canada Limited 430

EASA AD CF-2024-40

Main Rotor — Pitch Link Assembly Clevis Fracture

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-40 addresses the risk of fracture in the main rotor pitch link assembly clevis on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 430 helicopters, serial numbers 49001 through 49129. This directive mandates inspections, life limit reductions, and replacement requirements for the main rotor pitch link clevis, universal bearings, and universal to pitch link bolts to prevent loss of control. It updates previous safety measures following fatal accidents linked to fatigue failures of these components.