# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0286: Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-22-08
- Products: Bell Textron Canada
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 24, 2022, 87 FR 16652
- Comments due: May 9, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-08)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0286 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0286, where comments are filed)
- Project: AD-2021-01081-R
- FR document: 2022-05874
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8c/4d/8c4df28a25a81b2997e677a10f033c48d038a666ce4f0fff95267d09504c7ee6 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-03-24/pdf/2022-05874.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/24/2022-05874/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-canada-limited-type-certificate-previously-held-by-bell
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-05874-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0286

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with a certain part-numbered main rotor (M/R) blade installed under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02684LA. This proposed AD was prompted by delamination of M/R blades. This proposed AD would require a repetitive inspection for delamination, and depending on the results, removing the M/R blade from service and reporting certain information. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 24, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-05874, comments due May 9, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/24/2022-05874/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-canada-limited-type-certificate-previously-held-by-bell)

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