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TCDS R00008RD

Historical · Aircraft · Rotorcraft · Rev 1 (11/07/2017) · FAA TCDS database

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited drs.faa.gov ↗

The TCDS PDF on drs.faa.gov is authoritative for design-as-certified weight limits, performance, equipment and operating limitations.

Models covered (1)

Special conditions + ELOS findings

  • ELOS ST0118DS-R-A-1 Proof of Structure, Landing Gear Limit Drop Test and Reserve Energy Absorption Drop Test

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Specific sections

  • Sec. 21.29
  • Sec. 27.7
  • Sec. 21.183
  • Sec. 21.185
  • Sec. 27.307
  • Sec. 27.723
  • Sec. 27.725
  • Sec. 27.995
  • Sec. 27.1545

Former holders

  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited\Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited

Fleet view · 63 registered tails · FAA registry, median and p10–p90

Seats
5
n=63
Horsepower
460
460–505
Year of mfr
2018
2017–2019

Engines on the type, by tail count

  • SAFRAN ARRIUS 2R 38
  • TURBOMECA ARRIUS 2R 11
  • AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG 1
NTSB events
40
across all model variants
Applicable ADs
23
FAA airworthiness directives
Per-tail rate
0.63 events / tail · 0.37 ADs / tail