EASA Regulations for Bell Textron Inc. 204B

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Textron Inc. 204B.

EASA AD CF-2022-46

Landing Gear — Forward Crosstube — New Airworthiness Limitation

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-46 addresses the landing gear forward crosstube on Bell Textron Inc. helicopters models 204B, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412 CF, and 412 EP modified with Dart Aerospace Ltd. forward crosstube part number D212-664-101/-101B. This directive introduces a new airworthiness limitation concerning the fatigue life of the forward crosstube to enhance safety. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance instructions to prevent structural failure during landing.

Aug 16, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Bell Textron Inc. 204BBell Textron Inc. 205A-1Bell Textron Inc. 205BBell Textron Inc. 212Bell Textron Inc. 214BBell Textron Inc. 214B-1Bell Textron Inc. 412Bell Textron Inc. 412 CFBell Textron Inc. 412 EP

EASA AD US-2022-02-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-06-03

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-02 is a final rule addressing unsafe conditions in Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters. It targets defective main rotor hub strap pins, part number 204-012-104-005 with serial number prefix "FNFS", which have been linked to a fatal accident due to pin failure causing rotor detachment.

Feb 9, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. 204BBell Textron Inc. 205ABell Textron Inc. 205A-1Bell Textron Inc. 205BBell Textron Inc. 210Bell Textron Inc. 212

EASA AD US-2021-15-51

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-02-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-15-51 is a final rule addressing unsafe conditions in certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 helicopters. It targets main rotor hub strap pins, part number 204-012-104-005 with serial number prefix "FNFS", which have been found to shear off during flight, causing detachment of the main rotor blade and head. This directive follows a fatal accident and mandates removal of these pins from service to ensure flight safety.

Aug 17, 2021

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. 204BBell Textron Inc. 205ABell Textron Inc. 205A-1Bell Textron Inc. 205BBell Textron Inc. 212

EASA AD US-2020-16-10

Seat Belt Shoulder Harness - Inspection / Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, including Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412CF, and 412EP. The directive focuses on the removal and inspection of specific shoulder harness seat belt comfort clips with part numbers D7LZ-6560286-A, D7LZ-6560286-B, and 504636-401. It aims to prevent interference with the seat belt inertia reel that could compromise occupant safety during emergency landings.

Sep 1, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Bell Textron Inc. 204BBell Textron Inc. 205ABell Textron Inc. 205A-1Bell Textron Inc. 205BBell Textron Inc. 212Bell Textron Inc. 214BBell Textron Inc. 214B-1Bell Textron Inc. 412Bell Textron Inc. 412CFBell Textron Inc. 412EP