Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2022-11-21 · Effective 2022-12-06 · 87 FR 70708
Document
Document number
2022-25404
Federal Register citation
87 FR 70708
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Textron Canada Limited
Publication date
2022-11-21
Effective date
2022-12-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-1481
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This AD was prompted by the discovery of a potential fouling condition between the rotating swashplate outer ring and the non-rotating collective lever. This AD requires inspecting the collective control system rigging and depending on the results, rigging the collective and cyclic control systems, as specified in a Transport Canada emergency AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also requires reporting certain information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.