NPRM 2001-SW-21-AD

Became AD 2002-01-07

Proposed airworthiness directive · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada

Published
October 12, 2001 · 66 FR 52072
Comments due
December 11, 2001
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Docket
2001-SW-21-AD
FR document
01-25695
Products
Aircraft

A proposal is not in force. If adopted, it becomes an AD, usually with changes. Only the Federal Register edition is official.

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 changes to the electrical power distribution system. This proposal is prompted by design deficiencies in the electrical systems. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of both generators, loss of primary electrical power, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

The resulting AD

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