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The Federal Aviation Administration is updating a previous safety directive regarding certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (BTCL) Model 505 helicopters. The update changes how owners and operators must handle inspections of the vertical stabilizer top end cap assembly.

Why it matters: This is a technical safety update meant to move helicopter owners from a cycle of frequent manual inspections to a permanent hardware fix.

Who it affects

  • Owners and operators of Bell Textron Canada Model 505 helicopters

This action was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; readers should consult the official Federal Register document before taking any maintenance actions.

Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document

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