AD 2018-14-07
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 forward spar or actuator fitting assembly remaining in service after reaching its life limit, which could result in failure of a forward spar or actuator fitting assembly and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
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Required Actions
Within 800 hours time-in-service, clean and identify each forward spar and actuator fitting assembly with the helicopter serial number in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3 through 5 and with reference to Figure 1 of Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 429-16-34, dated November 10, 2016. After the effective date of this AD, do not install a forward spar P/N 429-031-213-103 or 429-031-213-104 or actuator fitting assembly P/N 429-031-222-101 or 429-031-222-102 on any helicopter unless it has been marked with a serial number in accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 800 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, serial number (S/N) 57150, 57168, 57176, 57210 through 57216, 57265, 57266, 57267, and 57287, with a forward spar part number (P/N) 429-031-213-103 or 429-031-213-104 or actuator fitting assembly P/N 429-031-222-101 or 429-031-222-102 installed.
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