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AD 2024-20843

Published 2024-09-16 · 2 models · 78 US-registered tails affected · Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters Federal Register ↗

Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a fuel leakage discovered during fuel system crash impact testing activity. This AD requires installing a grommet around the sump drain port fitting airframe hole, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 179 (Monday, September 16, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 75460-75462] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-20843]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1296; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00844-R; Amendment 39-22802; AD 2024-15-10] RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a fuel leakage discovered during fuel system crash impact testing activity. This AD requires installing a grommet around the sump drain port fitting airframe hole, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 21, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 21, 2024.