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Bell 505 Helicopters Face Mandatory Tail Rotor Inspection Under FAA Safety Rule
August 06, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a final airworthiness directive requiring inspections of certain Bell Textron Canada Ltd., Fort Worth, Texas, Model 505 helicopters after identifying a production issue involving the installation of a washer on the tail rotor pitch link assembly that could compromise flight safety.

The rule becomes effective September 10, 2026, and applies to Bell 505 helicopters identifie . . .

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