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.
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