EASA Regulations for Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212

25 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212.

EASA AD 2020-0039

Feb 27, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 222
  • Bell 230
  • Bell 430
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214ST
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Centerpointe Aerospace, Inc S-58
  • Erickson Air-Crane S-64
  • Kamov KA32
  • Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
  • Sikorsky S-61
  • Sikorsky S-76
  • Sikorsky S-92
  • Bell 204
  • Bell 205
  • Bell 212
  • Bell 214
  • Bell 412
  • Erickson S-64F
  • Kamov Ka-32A11BC
  • Sikorsky S-58

EASA AD US-2019-09-02

Jun 4, 2019

Engine Oil / Aircraft Fuel System - Oil / Fuel Check Valves - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2019-09-02 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. models 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP. It mandates the replacement of certain engine oil and fuel check valves manufactured by Circor Aerospace, which have been found to crack or leak, potentially causing engine failure or fire. This directive expands previous requirements to include all affected helicopter models to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 212
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412CF
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412EP

EASA AD 2014-0118R1

Sep 25, 2018

Main Rotor Drive — Engine-to-Transmission Drive Shaft Line Nuts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0118R1 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection and replacement of engine-to-transmission drive shaft line nuts on Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 212, 412, and 412EP helicopter models. The directive focuses on nuts with part numbers MS21042L4 and MS21042L5, which were found to be susceptible to cracking due to a production defect causing hydrogen embrittlement. This AD mandates inspections and replacement procedures to prevent potential loss of main rotor power.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 212
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412EP

EASA AD US-2018-16-14

Sep 4, 2018

Emergency Flotation Section - Emergency Flotation System Tube Assembly - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-16-14 mandates the replacement of the emergency flotation system (EFS) tube assembly part number 412-073-820-101 on Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 212, Model 412, and Model 412EP helicopters. This directive addresses a manufacturing defect that may cause cracks in the EFS tube assembly, potentially leading to failure of emergency floats during water landings. The AD aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 212
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 412EP

EASA AD US-2018-17-01

Aug 27, 2018

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-09-02

Airworthiness Directive 2018-17-01 supersedes AD 2017-15-02 and applies to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters. It addresses unsafe conditions related to certain Circor Aerospace engine oil and fuel check valves, part numbers 209-062-520-001 and 209-062-607-001, manufactured between October 2011 and March 2015, excluding those marked with "TQL". The directive requires inspection and replacement of these check valves to prevent potential engine failure or fire.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 212
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412CF
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412EP