# Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-06-22 · Effective 2017-07-27 · 82 FR 28397
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-12799
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 28397
- **Publication date:** 2017-06-22
- **Effective date:** 2017-07-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2017-0078
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires adding an identification number to life-limited rod ends that do not have a serial number (S/N). The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/22/2017-12799/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-limited-helicopters)
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