FAA Orders Frequent Wiring Inspections on Bell Helicopters
Published Date: 4/28/2025
Rule
Summary
If you fly a Bell Textron Canada Model 505 helicopter, listen up! The FAA wants you to regularly check your helicopter’s wiring for wear and fix any damage right away to keep things safe. These inspections need to happen often, so plan for some extra maintenance time and costs to keep your bird flying smoothly.
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Mandatory wiring inspections for Model 505
If you fly a Bell Textron Canada Model 505 helicopter, the FAA now requires repetitive inspections of certain wire harnesses for chafing and damage. If any damage is found, you must repair the damaged wires or bundles as specified in the Transport Canada airworthiness directive that the FAA incorporated by reference. This rule means extra maintenance time and repair costs for operators to address the unsafe condition.
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