AD 2017-13-03
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
A rod end remaining in service after reaching its life limit. This condition could result in failure of a rod end and subsequent loss of control of a helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 140 hours time-in-service, clean and identify each forward rod end with the spring assembly serial number in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-15-19. Do not install a forward rod end P/N 427-010-210-105 unless it has been marked with a serial number.
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Compliance Time
Within 140 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, serial number 57001 through 57260, with a pylon restraint spring assembly forward rod end part number 427-010-210-105 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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