FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model Helicopters

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) model helicopters, including the Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, and 214B-1, to reduce the retirement time for main rotor tension-torsion (TT) straps and prevent potential failures. The updated directive applies to the BHTI Model 205A and 205B helicopters, in addition to the Model UH-1 series, to ensure the safe operation of these aircraft.