EASA AD CF-2025-32
Empennage Structure — Vertical Stabilizer Top End Cap Assembly Cracking
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-32 addresses cracking in the vertical stabilizer top end cap assembly on Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters with specific serial numbers. This directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected parts to ensure structural integrity and flight safety. It applies to helicopters equipped with part number SLS-030-701-125 and introduces a new machined top end cap assembly part number SLS-704-701-101.