Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires repetitive inspections of certain cyclic and collective assembly bearings. This AD was prompted by reports that precipitation can lead to reduced effectiveness of the grease in the bearings. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2018-0334
Document Number
2020-21127
Type
Rule
Publication Date
September 25, 2020
Effective Date
October 30, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2018-0334
Topics
Official Documents
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