Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting certain serial-numbered Emergency Flotation System (EFS) inflation hoses and depending on the results of those inspections, marking certain parts or removing certain parts from service. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a float compartment on an EFS did not inflate. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2020-1170
Document Number
2021-04200
Type
Proposed Rule
Publication Date
March 23, 2021
Comments Close
May 7, 2021
Affected Manufacturer
Bell Textron Canada Limited
Criticality
critical
Emergency
Yes
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2020-1170
Topics
Official Documents
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