EASA Regulations for Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205

15 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205.

EASA AD US-2024-17-02

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement is a regulatory document addressing the inspection and replacement requirements for the tailboom attachment on certain aircraft fuselages. The document outlines procedures to ensure structural integrity and safety of the tailboom attachment area. It applies to aircraft models equipped with this specific fuselage-tailboom configuration.

Oct 31, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210

EASA AD US-2024-19-17

Rotors Flight Control - Tension Torsion (TT) Straps - Removal / Installation Prohibition

The document titled 'Rotors Flight Control - Tension Torsion (TT) Straps - Removal / Installation Prohibition' is a regulatory directive addressing the handling of tension torsion straps in rotor flight control systems. It applies to specific rotorcraft models equipped with these components, prohibiting their removal or installation to ensure flight safety and structural integrity.

Sep 30, 2024

Safety DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212

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.

Aug 22, 2024

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

EASA AD US-2022-22-12

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an official position from EASA regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-22-12. This FAA AD applies to certain helicopters modified by FAA STC SR01298NY, including Bell Textron Inc. type designs and Leonardo AB412 helicopters. EASA has determined that FAA AD 2022-22-12 is not eligible for adoption within the European Union because the FAA STC SR01298NY is not validated by EASA for all affected helicopter types, specifically Leonardo AB412 helicopters.

Nov 10, 2022

Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Bell Textron Inc. HelicopterLeonardo AB412

EASA AD US-2022-21-11

Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection / Removal from Service

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-21-11 is a final rule addressing certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters, as well as various restricted category helicopters equipped with specific main rotor blade part numbers. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of main rotor blades to detect cracks and requires removal from service of any cracked blades to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 17, 2022

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

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-2022-07-02

Fuselage - Tail Boom Spar Caps - Inspection / Removal

The Federal Register Volume 87, Number 64, Final Rule titled "Fuselage - Tail Boom Spar Caps - Inspection / Removal" is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Bell Textron Inc. helicopters including Models 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP equipped with tailboom left hand fin spar cap part number 212-030-447-117. This directive addresses the detection and removal of cracked spar caps to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Apr 6, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron 205ABell Textron 205A-1Bell Textron 205BBell Textron 210Bell Textron 212Bell Textron 412Bell Textron 412CFBell Textron 412EP

EASA AD US-2022-06-03

Main Rotor - Hub Strap Pins - Removal / Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-03 addresses safety concerns for Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, specifically Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 equipped with main rotor hub strap pins part number 204-012-104-005 with serial number prefix "FNFS". This directive mandates removal and inspection of all affected pins, both outboard and inboard, to prevent potential main rotor blade detachment. It also requires removing the mating strap fitting if any deformation is found on the pins.

Mar 15, 2022

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

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-2020-19-08

Main Rotor - Main Rotor Hub Tension-torsion Strap Assembly - Life Limit / Removal

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 180 (September 16, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A-1, and 212 helicopters. It focuses on the main rotor hub tension-torsion strap assembly part number 204-012-112-005 due to corrosion issues. The directive mandates reducing the life limit of this TT strap assembly and prohibits its installation on any helicopter.

Oct 14, 2020

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

EASA AD US-2020-12-10

Tail Rotor Blades - Inspection / Repair / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-12-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, specifically models 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP equipped with tail rotor blades part number 212-010-750. The directive focuses on inspecting these tail rotor blades for corrosion and pitting to prevent potential cracks and loss of control. It updates previous requirements by excluding certain newer tail rotor blades from inspection applicability.

Jul 9, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell 205ABell 205A-1Bell 205BBell 212Bell 412Bell 412CFBell 412EP

EASA AD 2020-0039

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0039 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various helicopter models including Bell 222, 230, 430, 204, 205, 212, 214, 412, Erickson S-64F, Kamov Ka-32A11BC, and Sikorsky S-58, S-61, S-76, and S-92 helicopters. The directive focuses on the replacement of certain Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers manufactured by umlaut engineering GmbH that have a manufacturing defect. It mandates the removal and replacement of affected fire extinguishers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 27, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 222Bell 230Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214STBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Centerpointe Aerospace, Inc S-58Erickson Air-Crane S-64Kamov KA32Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92Bell 204Bell 205Bell 212Bell 214Bell 412Erickson S-64FKamov Ka-32A11BCSikorsky S-58

EASA AD US-2018-02-08

Main Rotor - Blades - Cleaning / Inspection / Repair / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 11 (January 17, 2018) is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2018-02-08) issued by the FAA for Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters equipped with Helicopter Technology Company (HTC) main rotor blade part number 204P2100-101. The directive mandates cleaning, visual inspection, and depending on findings, repair or replacement of the main rotor blades to address fatigue cracks in the grip plate and doublers near the blade retention bolt hole. This AD aims to prevent potential blade failure and loss of helicopter control.

Feb 1, 2018

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