# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0006: Bell Textron Inc. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-07-02
- Products: Bell Textron
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 21, 2022, 87 FR 3244
- Comments due: March 7, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-02)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0006 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0006, where comments are filed)
- Project: AD-2021-01298-R
- FR document: 2022-00886
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/4a/ec/4aec3e7c6e9578dafd14a62d09554e8ff27d75faf1b6b0fb2e6e63a56e01e5c2 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-01-21/pdf/2022-00886.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/21/2022-00886/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-inc-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-00886-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0006

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters with a certain part-numbered tailboom left hand fin spar cap (spar cap) installed. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked spar caps. This proposed AD would require inspecting each spar cap and depending on the inspection results, removing the spar cap from service. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 21, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-00886, comments due Mar 7, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/21/2022-00886/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-inc-helicopters)

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