# Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-11-07 · Effective 2000-12-12 · 65 FR 66617
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-28235
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 66617
- **Publication date:** 2000-11-07
- **Effective date:** 2000-12-12
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-SW-1-AD-1
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 helicopters that requires calibration of the fuel quantity indicating system. This amendment is prompted by an operator report of an inaccurate fuel quantity indicating system. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent an inaccurate fuel quantity indicating system reading, engine flameout due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent forced landing.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/11/07/00-28235/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-model-430-helicopters)
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