Regulation & law · 08/12/2016

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) Issues Special Conditions for Model 525 Helicopter Due to Novel Fly-By-Wire Flight Control System Design Feature

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) Model 525 helicopter, addressing safety concerns related to its novel fly-by-wire flight control system design feature that affects the structural integrity of the rotorcraft.