FAA: More Bell Models Require Rotor Hub Inspections

Bell Helicopters 204B
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The FAA issued a second emergency airworthiness directive (AD) this week that requires operators of additional models of Bell helicopters to inspect their main-rotor hubs for potentially faulty hub strap pins. Issued on July 9, FAA AD 2021-15-52 covers restricted-category helicopters primarily used...
Bill Carey

Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and uncrewed aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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