AD 2015-22-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Limited | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Worn tail rotor pitch link spherical bearings, leading to axial or radial bearing play, which can result in pitch link failure and loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect each inboard and outboard tail rotor pitch link assembly for axial or radial bearing play. If play is detected, remove the tail rotor pitch link and perform a dimensional inspection for wear. Replace the tail rotor pitch link assembly if wear exceeds allowable limits.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for helicopters with 50 or more hours time-in-service (TIS), and before accumulating 50 hours TIS for helicopters with less than 50 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, regardless of serial number or time-in-service.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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