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EASA Regulations for Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412

22 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412.

EASA AD 2015-0226R8

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Test / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0226R8 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection, testing, and replacement requirements for Goodrich externally mounted rescue hoists installed on various helicopter models including Leonardo AW109SP, AB139, AW139, AB412; Bell Textron 212, 214, 412, 429, 430; Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3, AS 332 L2, EC225 LP, MBB-BK117 C-2, EC135, EC635; MD Helicopters MD900; and Sikorsky S-61, S-76, and S-92A. The directive mandates load checks, cable replacements, and overload clutch replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of hoist operations.

Jul 16, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Bell 429Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) MD900Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92

EASA AD US-2024-20-07

Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Activation Handle - Repetitive Inspections / Replacement

The document titled 'Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Activation Handle - Repetitive Inspections / Replacement' is a regulatory directive addressing the maintenance requirements for the emergency float kit activation handle on certain aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections and replacement procedures to ensure the proper functioning of this critical safety equipment. The directive applies to aircraft equipped with the specified emergency float kit activation handle assemblies.

Nov 29, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters BO 105Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Bell 206Bell 407Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500NRobinson R44 (Raven)Robinson R66Sikorsky S-76

EASA AD 2022-0047-CN

CANCELLED: Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2022-0047-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2022-0047 concerning inspection and replacement of tailboom attachment components on Bell Textron Inc. 212 and 412 helicopters. The cancellation applies to specific serial numbers of these helicopter models and relates to tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts. This notice confirms that the FAA AD 2024-16-19 supersedes the requirements previously mandated by EASA AD 2022-0047.

Oct 31, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron Inc. 212Bell Textron Inc. 412

EASA AD US-2024-16-19

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement' is a regulatory directive concerning the inspection and replacement procedures for the tailboom attachment on certain aircraft fuselages. It addresses structural integrity issues related to the tailboom attachment point, which is critical for safe aircraft operation. The directive applies to specific aircraft models that utilize this fuselage-tailboom configuration, although no explicit aircraft or engine models are identified in the provided text.

Oct 31, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412

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 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 2021-0163-CN

CANCELLED: Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled CANCELLED: Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement concerns the BELL TEXTRON INC. (BTI) 212 and 412 helicopter models. It originally addressed inspection and replacement procedures for fuel and oil check valves on these aircraft. However, this document has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Jul 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron Inc. 212Bell Textron Inc. 412

EASA AD US-2022-11-19

Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 105 (June 1, 2022) Final Rule titled "Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement" is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-11-19) addressing Bell Textron Inc. Model 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters. It targets engine oil check valve P/N 209-062-520-001 and fuel check valve P/N 209-062-607-001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace with specific markings and manufacturing dates. The directive mandates inspection and replacement procedures to mitigate risks associated with cracked check valves.

Jun 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron Inc. 212Bell Textron Inc. 412Bell Textron Inc. 412CFBell Textron Inc. 412EP

EASA AD US-2022-07-03

Rotors Flight Control - Collective Lever - Replacement / Life Limitation

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 56 (March 23, 2022) Airworthiness Directive 2022-07-03 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Bell Textron Inc. Model 412, 412EP, and 412CF helicopters. It requires adding a permanent hours time-in-service (TIS) penalty to certain collective levers due to fatigue life concerns identified during evaluation of helicopters equipped with the Strake and FastFin system. The directive prohibits installation of collective levers unless the penalty has been applied to ensure continued airworthiness.

Apr 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell 412Bell 412EPBell 412CF

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 2022-0036

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0047

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0036 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Bell Textron Inc. 212 and 412 helicopter models. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts to prevent potential failure due to cracking, corrosion, fatigue, and low torque. The directive mandates specific inspections, replacements, and torque checks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron Inc. 212Bell Textron Inc. 412

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-2020-22-07

Nacelle / Pylons - Excessive Pylon Pitch Vibrations - Rotorcraft Flight Manual - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-22-07 is a final rule affecting all Bell Textron Inc. Model 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters. This directive addresses an unsafe condition related to excessive pylon pitch vibrations that have caused cracked main gearbox support cases. The AD mandates revisions to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to include cautions for pilots regarding vibration events during specific flight conditions.

Nov 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron Inc. 412Bell Textron Inc. 412CFBell Textron Inc. 412EP

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-2020-02-11

Electrical Power - Static Inverters - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-11 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 412 and 412EP helicopters. It mandates the replacement of certain static inverters with improved versions to correct unsafe conditions caused by inverter failures. The directive applies specifically to static inverters with part numbers 412-375-079-101 or 412-375-079-103 having serial numbers 29145 or higher.

Feb 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Helicopter Textron 412Bell Helicopter Textron 412EP

EASA AD US-2019-09-02

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.

Jun 4, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Helicopter Textron 212Bell Helicopter Textron 412Bell Helicopter Textron 412CFBell Helicopter Textron 412EP

EASA AD 2014-0118R1

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.

Sep 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Helicopter Textron 212Bell Helicopter Textron 412Bell Helicopter Textron 412EP