AD 2026-16-02
Effective 09/10/2026 · Published 08/06/2026
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape in the production installation of a washer installed on the tail rotor pitch link assembly (pitch link assembly). This AD requires a one-time visual inspection for proper installation of the washer installed on the pitch link assembly and, dependin…