Airworthiness Directive

AD 2019-06-04 84 FR 12484 Active

Federal Aviation Administration · 14 CFR part 39

FR document
2019-06018
Amendment
39-19602
Published
2019-04-02
Effective
2019-05-07
Models covered
1
Last live check
2026-09-30
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AD

2019-06-04

FR doc 2019-06018 · 84 FR 12484

AD 2019-06-04Published 2019-04-02Effective 2019-05-07

FAA rule - 14 CFR 39

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Requires inspecting each main rotor pitch link rod end bearing assembly (bearing) for wear and play.

Full official abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each main rotor pitch link rod end bearing assembly (bearing) for wear and play. This AD was prompted by reports of worn bearings. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.

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Applies to 1 model in our index