Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-09-23 · Effective 2020-10-08 · 85 FR 59661
Document
Document number
2020-20911
Federal Register citation
85 FR 59661
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Publication date
2020-09-23
Effective date
2020-10-08
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0795
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 505 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each swashplate assembly bearing (bearing), and depending on the inspection results, removing the bearing from service. This AD was prompted by a report of a bearing that migrated out of the swashplate inner ring. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.