AD 2000-22-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters

AD Number
2000-22-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-SW-1-AD-1
FR Citation
65 FR 66617

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Canada Model 430 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters
aircraft Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

An inaccurate fuel quantity indicating system reading, which could lead to engine flameout due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.

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Required Actions

Calibrate the fuel quantity indicating system in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin No. 430-99-13. Insert BHT-430-MM-10, Chapter 95, Revision 2, into the Maintenance Manual.

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Compliance Time

Required at the next scheduled fuel system calibration or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 helicopters, serial numbers 49001 through 49059, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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