Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 505 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each swashplate assembly bearing (bearing), and depending on the inspection results, removing the bearing from service. This AD was prompted by a report of a bearing that migrated out of the swashplate inner ring. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2020-0795
Document Number
2020-20911
Type
Rule
Publication Date
September 23, 2020
Effective Date
October 8, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2020-0795
Topics
Official Documents
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