EASA Regulations for Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214ST

3 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214ST.

EASA AD 2021-0148

Equipment & Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System — Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0148 is an update addressing the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) information in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement) for Sikorsky S-76 and S-92A helicopters, Bell Helicopter Textron 212, 214B, 214ST, 412 series, and Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222, 230, and 430 helicopters equipped with EFS. It mandates amendments to the Limitations Section of the flight manuals to include demonstrated sea state conditions for ditching performance of the EFS. This directive applies to helicopters with EFS installed as optional kits or via Supplemental Type Certificates.

Jun 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBell 222Bell 230Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214STBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92ABell Helicopter Textron 212Bell Helicopter Textron 214BBell Helicopter Textron 214STBell Helicopter Textron 412Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 230Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430

EASA AD US-2020-14-01

Main Rotor - Spindle to Yoke Bolts - Removal

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-14-01 is a final rule addressing Bell Textron Inc. Model 214ST helicopters equipped with specific spindle to yoke bolts part number 214-010-262-103 and certain serial numbers. This directive mandates removal of bolts with nonconforming external thread root radii to prevent unsafe conditions. It prohibits installation of the affected bolts on any helicopter to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214STBell Textron Inc. 214ST

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