# Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-07-27 · Effective 2017-08-31 · 82 FR 34844
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-15552
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 34844
- **Publication date:** 2017-07-27
- **Effective date:** 2017-08-31
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2017-0174
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires reducing the life limit of certain landing gear parts and is prompted by a stress analysis. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/27/2017-15552/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-limited)
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