# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0802: Bell Textron Inc. Helicopters and Various Restricted Category Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-21-11
- Products: Bell Textron
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 29, 2022, 87 FR 38686
- Comments due: August 15, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-11)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0802 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0802, where comments are filed)
- Project: AD-2021-01094-R
- FR document: 2022-13796
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0d/9c/0d9cebd2ae8efecbb2d6bc1f797350c578a512db4d4c282dad57d35efa6dc878 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-06-29/pdf/2022-13796.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/29/2022-13796/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-inc-helicopters-and-various-restricted-category-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-13796-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0802

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters and various restricted category helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracked main rotor blades (MRBs). This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of each MRB and removing any cracked MRB from service. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 29, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-13796, comments due Aug 15, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/29/2022-13796/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-inc-helicopters-and-various-restricted-category-helicopters)

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