AD/BELL 205/32 - Main Beam Cap - Inspection and Repair - CANCELLED

What this is: This document officially cancels a previous aviation safety rule (called an Airworthiness Directive) that required regular inspections of the main beam cap—a critical structural component—on Bell 205 series helicopters.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron 205 Series helicopters registered in Australia.

What changed: Previously, you had to inspect the main beam cap every 100 hours of flight time following a specific technical bulletin (Bell 205-76-10). As of 19 November 2009, this inspection is no longer mandatory. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has determined this recurring check is no longer necessary for safety, so the requirement has been scrapped entirely.