# Proposed AD FAA-2024-1296: Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2024-15-10
- Products: Bell Textron Canada
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 14, 2024, 89 FR 41906
- Comments due: June 28, 2024
- Became: [AD 2024-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-15-10)
- Docket: FAA-2024-1296 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2024-1296, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00844-R
- FR document: 2024-09544
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/91/b3/91b390dd98eae6803252fb559acf44d3c5dc0041938b5ba300571bba24508a62 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-14/pdf/2024-09544.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/14/2024-09544/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-canada-limited-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2024-09544-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2024-1296

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a fuel leakage discovered during fuel system crash impact testing activity. This proposed AD would require installing a grommet around the sump drain port fitting airframe hole, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 14, 2024: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2024-09544, comments due Jun 28, 2024 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/14/2024-09544/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-canada-limited-helicopters)

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