Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-04-04 · Effective 2022-05-09 · 87 FR 19369
Document
Document number
2022-06973
Federal Register citation
87 FR 19369
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Textron Inc.
Publication date
2022-04-04
Effective date
2022-05-09
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0006
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters with a certain part-numbered tailboom left hand fin spar cap (spar cap) installed. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked spar caps. This AD requires inspecting each spar cap and depending on the inspection results, removing the spar cap from service. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.