Bell Helicopters: Remove Those Pesky Door Weights Immediately
Published Date: 4/10/2025
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Summary
If you own or fly a Bell Model 505 helicopter, listen up! The FAA says you must remove all weights from a certain part of the helicopter’s door because some pins might be bent or not working right. This fix needs to happen soon to keep everyone safe and avoid costly problems down the road.
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Bell 505 Door Ballast Removal Mandate
If you own or operate a Bell Model 505 helicopter in the U.S., the FAA requires you to remove all ballast weights from the aft movable ballast box assembly and prohibits using ballast weights in that assembly. The AD responds to deformation and improper pin engagement in the knuckles of the door hinge and incorporates a Transport Canada emergency AD.
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