BELL 505 Jet Ranger X Capable And Flexible Utility And Training Helicopter User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Bell
Table of Contents
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).
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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). -
Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating compliance with this Alert Service Bulletin.
ASB 505-22-28
Page 6 of 6
Approved for public release.