AD 2017-15-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited |
Unsafe Condition
A landing gear part remaining in service beyond its fatigue life could result in failure of a landing gear part, failure of a landing gear skid, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during takeoff or landing.
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Required Actions
Before further flight, determine the accumulated retirement index number (RIN) for each part and remove it from service if it has reached or exceeded its life limit. Thereafter, remove each part from service on or before reaching its life limit. Count specific RIN values for different landing types for each part.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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