Summary
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 helicopters that requires rewiring and testing the fuel valve switch on each engine and testing the ignitor system. This amendment is prompted by an in-flight incident in which a fuel valve switch failed, causing the fuel valve to inadvertently close. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent interruption of the fuel supply caused by failure of the fuel switch, which could result in loss of engine power and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2008-0039
Document Number
E8-14718
Type
Rule
Publication Date
July 10, 2008
Effective Date
August 14, 2008
Affected Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430
Criticality
important
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2008-0039
Topics
Official Documents
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