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Federal Register · November 18, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters Noisy translates that to

Bell helicopter pilots must check their control sticks for cracks, or risk them breaking mid-flight

What happened
US aviation regulators are proposing new rules for certain Bell 407 helicopters. Owners must now repeatedly inspect the pilot's main control stick for cracks and fix or replace it if any are found.
Why it matters
A pilot's main control stick breaking mid-flight is a serious problem. This rule means helicopter operators must now actively look for a known fatigue issue that could lead to crashes. It shifts the burden from reacting to failures to proactively preventing them.
The signal
Watch for how many Bell 407 operators report finding cracks during these inspections, and how quickly they comply with the repair or replacement requirements.
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