EASA Regulations for Bell UH-1H

Bell (BHTI) 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412CF and 412EP helicopters — Emergency (Push Out) Passenger Door Windows

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-12-38 addresses the potential risk of in-flight loss of emergency "push out" passenger door windows on Bell Helicopter models 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412CF, 412EP, and restricted category UH-1B and UH-1H helicopters. This bulletin provides information about the issue without mandating regulatory action. It highlights concerns related to the bonding quality of window retainers on composite passenger doors.