AD 2022-22-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc., Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Leonardo S.p.a., and Various Restricted Category Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Textron Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc., Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Leonardo S.p.a., and Various Restricted Category Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of two in-service failures of forward crosstubes due to fatigue damage, and the issuance of newly established life limits.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Determine the total number of landings on forward crosstubes P/N D212-664-101 and P/N D212-664-101B, and if the total number of landings cannot be determined, calculate the total number of landings. For a forward crosstube that has accumulated 20,000 or more total landings or if the total number of landings cannot be calculated, remove the forward crosstube from service. Incorporate requirements (airworthiness limitations) into existing maintenance records, which are identified in Dart ICA-D212-664 Rev 12.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Before further flight
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters; Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Model 214B and 214B-1; Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters; and restricted category Model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P helicopters.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.