BELL 505 Jet Ranger X Capable And Flexible Utility And Training Helicopter User Guide

June 13, 2024
Bell

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN
505-22-28
9 May 2022

505 Jet Ranger X Capable And Flexible Utility And Training Helicopter

SUBJECT: 505
HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL BHT-505-FM-1 FIGURE 1-6 FUEL

OPERATING ENVELOPE (REVISION 5), INSERTION OF.
COMPLIANCE:| Serial numbers 65011 through 65169, and 65171 through 65290.
[Serial numbers 65291 through 65300 will have the intent of this bulletin accomplished prior to delivery.] [Serial numbers 65170, and 65301 and subsequent are not affected by this bulletin.]
DESCRIPTION:| Within 30 days following the release date of this bulletin.

DESCRIPTION:

This Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) supersedes ASB 505-18-10.
This ASB is being released to require the insertion of a revised Figure 1-6 of Section 1 of the BHT-505-FM-1 Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) that was introduced at Revision 5 of the RFM that included more stringent fuel operating envelope limitations for starting at certain altitudes, ambient temperatures, and fuel specifications (Figures 1 and 2).

APPROVAL:
The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approved.

CONTACT INFO:

For any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact: Bell Product Support Engineering
Tel: 1-450-437-2862 / 1-800-363-8023 / productsupport@bellflight.com

MANPOWER:
Approximately 0.5 man-hours are required to complete this bulletin. This estimate is based on hands-on time and may vary with personnel and facilities available.

WARRANTY:

There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.

MATERIAL:
Required Material:
The following material is required for the accomplishment of this bulletin and may be obtained through your Bell Supply Center.

Part Number Nomenclature Qty (Note)
BHT-505-FM-1 Revision 5 Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) 1 (1)

NOTE 1: Paper copies of the BHT-505-FM-1 RFM may be acquired by contacting publications@bellflight.com or copies may be printed from the www.mybell.com portal from the “Latest Revisions” link under the 505 model (Figure 3).

Consumable Material:
None required.
SPECIAL TOOLS:
None required.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE:
Not affected.
ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:
Not affected.
REFERENCES:
BHT-505-FM-1 Rotorcraft Flight Manual Revision 5 dated 30 October 2019.
PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:
BHT-505-FM-1 Rotorcraft Flight Manual, Revisions prior to Revision 5.

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

-NOTE-
To acquire paper copies of the required Rotorcraft Flight Manual revisions, or to verify revision distribution registration, contact Technical Publications at publications@bellflight.com.
Copies of the required RFM revisions may be printed from the www.mybell.com portal (Figure 3).

  1. Verify revision status of Figure 1-6 of Section 1, Limitations, of the BHT-505-FM-1 Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) of the affected helicopter.
    a. If the revision of the Figure 1-6 is Revision 5 dated 30 October 2019 (Figures 1 and 2), go to step 2.
    b. If the revision status of the Figure 1-6 is not Revision 5, remove Figure 1-6 from the RFM and insert Revision 5 of the Figure 1-6 into the RFM.
    (1) For owner/operator convenience, a printable version of Figure 1-6 Revision 5, in the correct RFM size and format, is available in this bulletin (Figure 2).

  2. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating compliance with this Alert Service Bulletin.

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ASB 505-22-28
Page 6 of 6
Approved for public release.

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