Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2021-06-10 · Effective 2021-07-15 · 86 FR 30768
Document
Document number
2021-12042
Federal Register citation
86 FR 30768
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bell Textron Canada Limited
Publication date
2021-06-10
Effective date
2021-07-15
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1170
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting certain serial-numbered Emergency Flotation System (EFS) inflation hoses and depending on the results of those inspections, marking certain parts or removing certain parts from service. This AD was prompted by a report that a float compartment on an EFS did not inflate. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.