# Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-01-09 · Effective 2013-02-13 · 78 FR 1730
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-31586
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 1730
- **Publication date:** 2013-01-09
- **Effective date:** 2013-02-13
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0601
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) Model 205A, 205A-1, and 205B helicopters with certain starter/generator power cable assemblies (power cable assemblies). This AD requires replacing the power cable assemblies and their associated parts, and performing continuity readings. This AD was prompted by the determination that the power cable assembly connector (connector) can deteriorate, causing a short in the connector that may lead to a fire in the starter/generator, smoke in the cockpit that reduces visibility, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/01/09/2012-31586/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc-helicopters)
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