Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: The manufacturer's revision of the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) to add a detailed inspection for the horizontal stabilizer spar and change the airplane serial effectivity for the vertical stab...
Effective: Aug 18, 2026Category: aircraft
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: The unsafe condition involves exceeding life limits on the main rotor (M/R) clevises, universal bearings, and universal to pitch link bolts, which could result in failure of these components and su...
Effective: Aug 11, 2026Category: aircraft
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Incorrectly installed lockwire on the stability and control augmentation system (SCAS) actuator jam nut could allow the actuator jam nut to loosen.
Effective: Apr 24, 2026Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: A failure of the hinge assembly on the aft movable ballast box assembly, which could allow the ballast weights to escape the ballast box and strike the tail rotor assembly.
Effective: Apr 16, 2026Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Undetected cracks in the engine mount and vertical stabilizer front and rear spar caps could result in reduced structural integrity and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
Effective: Mar 13, 2026Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whicheve...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Cracked transmission oil check valve (part number 209-062-520-001) caused by incorrect torque application during assembly, potentially leading to degradation or loss of lubrication to the transmiss...
Effective: Jan 16, 2026Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Damaged intercooler inlet and outlet hoses could result in a loss of manifold pressure and consequent loss of engine power, potentially leading to a forced landing, damage to the airplane, and inju...
Effective: Dec 2, 2025Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight or within 50 flight hours of operation.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Deformation and improper pin engagement in the knuckles of the door hinge on the aft movable ballast box assembly, which could allow the ballast weights to escape the ballast box and strike the tai...
Effective: Nov 20, 2025Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Incorrect rivets used during installation of the rudder control pushrod do not meet the strength requirements of the type design. Failure of a rudder control pushrod may result in a rudder jam or l...
Effective: Oct 17, 2025Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 20 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs first.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: A cracked mounting bracket on the oil cooler fan assembly housing can lead to failure of the drive shaft, loss of the tail rotor drive, and consequent loss of control of the helicopter.
Effective: Sep 25, 2025Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs first.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Expandable blade bolts installed on the main rotor blade may not have received the correct heat treatment, which could result in stress corrosion cracking and failure of the main rotor blade assemb...
Effective: Jul 8, 2025Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 30 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs first.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Possible chafing in certain locations between the basic and supplemental helicopter wiring and the structure, which could lead to a short to ground and command the engine to idle, resulting in loss...
Effective: May 13, 2025Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 50 flight hours or 30 days, whichever occurs first.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Crack initiation at the main rotor (M/R) clevis neck or threaded area, leading to failure of the M/R pitch link, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter.
Effective: May 13, 2025Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 12 months of effective date
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Deformation and/or improper pin engagement in the knuckles of the door hinge on the aft movable ballast box assembly, part number SLS-706-201-007, could lead to ballast weights escaping the ballast...
Effective: Apr 25, 2025Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Difficulty pulling the emergency float kit activation handle installed on the pilot cyclic, and deficiencies in the installation of the cables on the emergency float kits.
Effective: Dec 5, 2024Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 50 flight hours
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters