Emergency ADRule

AD FAA-2018-0036

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 212, Model 412, and Model 412EP helicopters. This AD requires replacing the emergency flotation system (EFS) tube assembly. This AD was prompted by a report of an EFS tube assembly failure. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0036

Document Number

2018-18735

Type

Rule

Publication Date

August 30, 2018

Effective Date

October 4, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.,

Criticality

critical

Emergency

Yes

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0036

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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