# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0601: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2012-26-11
- Products: Bell Helicopter Textron
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35306
- Comments due: August 13, 2012
- Became: [AD 2012-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-11)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0601 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0601, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2008-SW-033-AD
- FR document: 2012-14401
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ef/1a/ef1a9ce219f18106d17c3c5e92a1eb28f3fdd641b63f6b34a6ba2055bbdbd60b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-06-13/pdf/2012-14401.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/13/2012-14401/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/12569FBC72A949B986257A1C004865B3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0601

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) Model 205A, 205A-1, and 205B helicopters with certain starter/generator power cable assemblies (power cable assemblies). This proposed AD is prompted by the determination that the power cable assembly connector (connector) can deteriorate, causing a short in the connector that may lead to a fire. This AD would require replacing the power cable assemblies and their associated parts, and performing continuity readings. We are proposing this AD to prevent a short in the connector that may lead to a fire in the starter/generator, smoke in the cockpit that reduces visibility, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 13, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-14401, comments due Aug 13, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/13/2012-14401/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-inc-helicopters)

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