Open for CommentFAA· Federal Aviation AdministrationProposed Rule

Airworthiness Directives: Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

Introduced February 3, 2026Comment period ends March 21, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 2 daysDeadline: Mar 21, 2026

What This Means

This proposal requires owners and operators of certain Bell Textron Canada Limited helicopters to inspect and repair specific parts of their aircraft to prevent potential safety problems. The changes affect anyone who owns or operates these particular helicopter models, including commercial operators, private owners, and charter companies. The FAA is issuing this requirement because they have identified a specific safety concern with these helicopters that needs to be addressed before the aircraft can continue flying safely.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyFAA · Federal Aviation Administration
Regulations.gov IDFAA-2026-0736-0001
IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
Comment DeadlineMarch 21, 2026

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