FAA Proposal on Bell 505 Helicopter Tail Cone Identification Plates
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The proposal would require operators of certain Bell Textron Canada Model 505 helicopters to check the part number on the tail cone assembly identification plate. Some plates may show the wrong part number, which could misstate the life limit for the part. If the part number is wrong, operators would need to replace the identification plate with one showing the correct part number and update the helicopter’s log card or equivalent maintenance record. The FAA is taking comments on the proposal until August 6, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Requires verification of the tail cone assembly part number on certain Bell 505 helicopters
- Requires replacement of incorrect identification plates with plates showing the correct part number
- Requires updates to the helicopter log card or equivalent maintenance record
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit any comments on the FAA NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2026-4658 by the stated comment deadline using one of the permitted submission methods in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45.
For affected Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters, verify the tail cone assembly part number shown on the tail cone assembly identification plate.
If the tail cone assembly identification plate shows an incorrect part number, replace it with a new tail cone assembly identification plate containing the correct part number.
If an incorrect tail cone assembly identification plate is replaced, update the existing helicopter log card or equivalent maintenance record to reflect the correct tail cone assembly part number.