Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires reducing the life limit of certain landing gear parts and is prompted by a stress analysis. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2017-0174
Document Number
2017-15552
Type
Rule
Publication Date
July 27, 2017
Effective Date
August 31, 2017
Affected Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2017-0174
Topics
Official Documents
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