2026-17-51
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: in-flight fatigue failure of a tail rotor pitch horn
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
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2026-16-02
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: The quality escape in the production installation of a washer on the tail rotor pitch link assembly could lead to improper installation, potentially causing tail rotor pitch link failure.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2026-15-06 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the vertical stabilizer top end cap assembly.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2026-14-07 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking in the pilot cyclic stick tube assembly.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2026-14-10
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
2026-13-12
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2026-15-05
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the wing spar or wing supporting structure may occur if the inspection intervals are not revised as specified.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
2026-10-04
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Chafing can occur at various locations on the electrical harnesses located in the aircraft instrument panel area.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2026-06-02
final ruleAirworthiness 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.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2026-05-51
final ruleAirworthiness 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.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2026-03-06
final ruleAirworthiness 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.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
2025-25-01 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2025-23-08 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
2025-22-03
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2025-20-11
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
2025-18-10
final ruleAirworthiness 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.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2025-11-09 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
2025-13-01
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2025-07-01
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Thommen Aircraft Equipment AG Digital Air Data Computers
Unsafe Condition: Occurrences of AC32 Digital ADCs that stopped functioning due to the power module failing at temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Thommen Aircraft Equipment AG Digital Air Data Computers
2025-09-01 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2025-09-03 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness 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.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2025-06-51
final ruleAirworthiness 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...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
2024-20-07 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Various 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.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters
2024-16-19 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Cracked tail boom attachment barrel nuts (barrel nuts) due to corrosion damage, high time in service, or hydrogen embrittlement, which can cause loss of torque on the associated bolt and subsequent...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. Helicopters
2024-17-02
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Failure of the tail boom attachment structure, including fatigue cracking of tail boom attachment fittings, cap angles, longerons, and bolts.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. Helicopters