Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-03-20 · Effective 2001-04-24 · 66 FR 15623
Document
Document number
01-6285
Federal Register citation
66 FR 15623
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430
Publication date
2001-03-20
Effective date
2001-04-24
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-SW-22-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 helicopters that requires modifying the electrical system. This amendment is prompted by the loss of electrical power due to design deficiencies discovered during single-pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight testing. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of electrical power and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.