Business · 14/11/1994Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Issues Revised Airworthiness Directive for Certain Model 206 Series Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised an earlier proposed airworthiness directive for Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 series helicopters, requiring the installation of a protective mechanical fuel valve switch guard to prevent engine failure and power-off landings due to fuel valve switch malfunctions.