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AD/BELL 205/26 - Fire Extinguisher Cartridges - Inspection

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This airworthiness directive mandates a safety inspection of fire extinguisher cartridges on specific Bell 205A-1 helicopters to ensure they work properly in emergencies.

Who it affects:

Owners and operators of Bell 205A-1 helicopters with serial numbers 30001 through 30196
Maintenance crews responsible for these specific aircraft

What it requires:

An inspection of the fire extinguisher cartridges must be conducted in accordance with Bell Service Bulletin No. 205-75-7
The inspection must be completed within 100 hours of flight time (counted from when the aircraft is in service) after 13 November 1975

Why it matters: Fire extinguisher cartridges are critical safety equipment. If they malfunction or fail to deploy during a fire emergency, the results could be catastrophic. This directive ensures these specific helicopters have functioning fire suppression systems by requiring a targeted inspection based on manufacturer guidance.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Bell Helicopter Textron 205 Series Helicopters

AD/BELL 205/26 Fire Extinguisher Cartridges - Inspection 11/75

Applicability: Model 205A-1 with S/Nos. 30001 to 30196. Document: Bell SB No. 205-75-7.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 13 November 1975.

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