EASA Regulations for Bell Textron Inc. 205A-1

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EASA AD CF-2022-46

Aug 16, 2022

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
  • Bell Textron Inc. 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205A-1
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. 214B1
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412 CF
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412 EP

EASA AD US-2022-02-02

Feb 9, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-06-03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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205A1
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 210
  • Bell Textron Inc. 212

EASA AD US-2021-15-51

Aug 17, 2021

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-02-02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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205A1
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 212

EASA AD US-2020-16-10

Sep 1, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
  • Bell Textron Inc. 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205A1
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. 214B1
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412CF
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412EP