# Proposed AD 2000-SW-22-AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-05-09
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 9, 2000, 65 FR 48645
- Comments due: October 10, 2000
- Became: [AD 2001-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-05-09)
- Docket: 2000-SW-22-AD
- FR document: 00-20182
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7a/6c/7a6c6ec8b7429b499bb830e0abde63ebeae9f4809625b2be7281767c116b0472 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-08-09/pdf/00-20182.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/08/09/00-20182/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-model-430-helicopters
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-SW-22-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 helicopters. This proposal would require modifying the electrical system. This proposal is prompted by the loss of electrical power due to design deficiencies discovered during single-pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight testing. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent loss of electrical power and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 9, 2000: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 00-20182, comments due Oct 10, 2000 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/08/09/00-20182/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-model-430-helicopters)

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