# Service difficulty reports: Bell Textron Canada 429

A list on [Bell Textron Canada 429](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-429.md).

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Page 1 of 4 · 180 reports

- [SDR 8LFA202609260005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8LFA202609260005.md): Heater · dirty · Sep 24, 2026 · N432LF · Bell 429 · Heating System
  > AIRCRAFT HEATER EMITTED A WHITE HAZE INTO THE CABIN WHEN TURNED ON. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATER HAD NOT BEEN USED DURING RECENT SUMMER MONTHS. THIS HAD BEEN THE FIRST ACTIVATION OF THE AIRCRAFT HEATER OF THE FALL SEASON. HEATING SYSTEM
- [SDR QMLA2026091420065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026091420065.md): Chip Detector · inoperative · Sep 14, 2026 · N429HF · Bell 429 · Main Rotor Drive System
  > XMSN CHIP DETECTOR INOP CAME ON TWICE IN FLIGHT AND WENT OUT BEFORE LANDING, DURING RETURN LEG TO BASE, AFTER HALFWAY POINT. INSPECTED LH TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTOR, VERIFIED CONDITION AND SECURITY. COULD NOT DUPLICATE.
- [SDR NXTA2026072700603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NXTA2026072700603.md): Blade · cracked · Jul 27, 2026 · N428CF · Bell 429 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > DURING DAILY INSPECTION MECHANIC FOUND A CRACK IN TAIL ROTOR BLADE ABRASION STRIP.
- [SDR GCSA202607270164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GCSA202607270164.md): Packing · swollen · Jul 21, 2026 · N505TJ · Bell 429 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > AT 0203 EDST ON 7/21/2026 N505TJ LANDED UNEVENTFULLY ON TOP OF OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (1NY2) FOR PATIENT DELIVERY. AT APPROXIMATELY 0230 EDST, ENG1 WAS STARTED. AFTER STARTING ENG2, N505TJ LOST HYDRAULIC SYSTEM #2 BEFORE DEPARTURE TO KBUF. CREW REPORTED
- [SDR 2026F00156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00156.md): O-Ring · damaged · Jul 21, 2026 · N505TJ · Bell 429 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > AT APPROXIMATELY 0230 EDST, ENG1 WAS STARTED. AFTER STARTING ENG2, LOST HYD SYS NR 2 BEFORE DEPARTURE TO KBUF. CREW REPORTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE AND THE PILOT REPORTED SEEING THE #2 HYD SYS INDICATION TURN RED WITH AN ASSOCIATED MASTER WARNING INDICATION
- [SDR QMLA2026070120041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026070120041.md): Compressor · seized · Jul 1, 2026 · N911DX · Bell 429 · Cabin Cooling System
  > PIREP ON LBE 2441306, ITEM 2: VERY LOUD RUBBING SOUND FROM THE REAR/UPPER PORTION OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING CLIMB OUT. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A SMELL OF BURNING. DEFERRED PER AMC BH429 MEL ITEM 2100-04. DEFERRAL CLEARED ON LBE 2441306, ITEM 8: REPLACED COMPRESSOR
- [SDR QMLA2026062120039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026062120039.md): Gasket · leaking · Jun 19, 2026 · N781AC · Bell 429 · Fuel Storage
  > RAW FUEL ODOR INSIDE CABIN DURING FLIGHT, REPLACED FUEL FILLER PLUG GASKET.
- [SDR QMLA2026041720027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026041720027.md): Bearing · worn · Apr 17, 2026 · N712SL · Bell 429 · Main Rotor Head
  > REQUESTED BY THE RAM TO INSPECT THE MRH SHEAR BEARINGS TO VERIFY TORQUE ON ATTACHING HARDWARE. FOUND THE BLUE BLADE SHEAR BEARING UPPER BOLT TO FAIL TORQUE CHECK, WITH THE BOLT ONLY BEING FINGER TIGHT. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE BOLT FOUND A SLIGHT STEP ON THE BOLT
- [SDR 8LFA202506170003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8LFA202506170003.md): Bearing · failed · Nov 7, 2025 · N433LF · Bell 429 · Tail Rotor Control System
  > TAIL ROTOR BLADE CONTROL PITCH LINK BEARING FAILED, THE INNER RACE SEPARATED FROM THE OUTER RACE, WHICH ALLOWED THE PITCH LINK ROD END TO MOVE AXIALLY ALONG THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE WITHIN THE FORK OF THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE PITCH CONTROL FITTING.
- [SDR 8LFA202506170002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8LFA202506170002.md): Cap · broken · Jun 16, 2025 · N429LF · Bell 429 · Vertical Stabilizer
  > DURING POST FLIGHT PILOT WALK AROUND, NOTED UPPER CAP OF VERTICAL STABILIZER DEPARTED IN FLIGHT. EXPOSED WIRING WAS VISIBLE.
- [SDR QMLA2025061020064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025061020064.md): Compressor · faulted · Jun 10, 2025 · N861NC · Bell 429 · Cabin Cooling System
  > AIR CONDITION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. C/B FOUND POPPED ON POST FLIGHT. SMELL OF ELECTRICAL FOUND NEAR COMPRESSOR ON POST FLIGHT
- [SDR QMLA2025061020063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025061020063.md): Compressor · failed · Jun 8, 2025 · N861NC · Bell 429 · Cabin Cooling System
  > AIR CONDITIONER FAILED IN FLIGHT. REPLACED COMPRESSOR.
- [SDR 2025FA0000225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000225.md): Display · defective · Mar 31, 2025 · N428CF · Bell 429 · Navigation System
  > PRIOR TO DEPARTING TE 30 THE RIGHT COCKPIT DISPLAY UNIT EXPERIENCED A CPU FAULT MESSAGE.
- [SDR 2025F00028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00028.md): Computer · fault message · Feb 3, 2025 · N428CF · Bell 429 · Autopilot Computer
  > PRIOR TO DEPARTING XA62, THE #2 AUTOPILOT MAINTENANCE AND AUTO TRIM CAUTION MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE CREW ALERTING SYSTEM.
- [SDR 2025FA0000079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000079.md): Warning Message · illuminated · Feb 3, 2025 · N428CF · Bell 429 · Autopilot System
  > AP2 MAINT. AND AUTO TRIM CAS MESSAGE ILLUMINATED.
- [SDR 2025FA0000046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000046.md): Autopilot Sys · failed · Jan 21, 2025 · N429CF · Bell 429 · Autopilot System
  > AUTOPILOT FAILED - AP MAINT & AUTOTRIM CAS MESSAGE
- [SDR QMLA2024080520096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024080520096.md): Display · damaged · Aug 5, 2024 · N911NM · Bell 429 · Central Display
  > PILOT WRITE UP, DURING CRUISE FLIGHT L MFD (DU) DIMMED AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED BRIGHTER. ALSO AN ACRID SMELL WAS NOTABLE IN A/C. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AT BASE REMOVED DISPLAY UNIT FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSPECTED WIRES FOR ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE OR
- [SDR 2024FA0000583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000583.md): Blower · faulted · Jul 19, 2024 · Bell 429 · Air Distribution Fan
  > AIRCON CONDENSOR FAN EXCESSIVELY NOISY / ROUGH RUNNING ON GROUND OPS CHECK. ALL BLADES INSPECTED AND STILL ATTACHED TO FAN. RADIAL PLAY NOTED WHEN MANUALLY APPLYING FORCE TO FAN. FAILED IN 285.3 HRS
- [SDR QMLA2024050220048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024050220048.md): Control Panel · cracked · Apr 30, 2024 · N529AM · Bell 429 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > DURING 12 MO, 2" CRACK FOUND IN AVIONICS PANEL P# 429-030-602-109 (BH429 IPC 53-59 ITEM 005) CABIN SIDE BELOW LH AFT MOUNT OF ADIU, LOCATION APROX. STATION 323” X -3.0” BL UP ON REMOVAL OF ADIU FOUND ADIU HARDWARE RETAINER UNDER RH FWD LEG OF ADIU, AND CRACKI
- [SDR 2024FA0000587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000587.md): Blower · failed · Mar 6, 2024 · Bell 429 · Air Distribution Fan
  > CONDENSOR FOUND MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE AND VIBRATION, FOUND UNSERVICABLE. FAILED IN 401.6 HRS
- [SDR 2024FA0000581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000581.md): Blower · faulted · Feb 15, 2024 · Bell 429 · Air Distribution Fan
  > CONDENSOR FAN OPERATIONAL CHECK CARRIED OUT AND FOUND NOT OPERATING.
- [SDR 2024FA0000585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000585.md): Blower · failed · Aug 21, 2023 · Bell 429 · Air Distribution Fan
  > THE BLOWER FAN WILL NOT ROTATE, 28 VOLTS MEASURED AT THE PLUG. FAILED IN 730.4 HRS
- [SDR 2024FA0000580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000580.md): Blower · failed · Aug 16, 2023 · Bell 429 · Air Distribution Fan
  > PILOT NOTED LARGE VIBRATION & GRINDING SOUND FROM AIR-CONDITIONER CONDENSER BLOWER FAN. ENGINEERING INVESTIGATED THE ISSUE & FOUND 3 OF 6 BLADES SEPARATED FROM CONDENSER BLOWER FAN (PN S-6085EC-3), ALONG THE CORD OF EACH BLADE, AT BLADE ROOT. THE FAN BEARING A
- [SDR QMLA2022120520083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022120520083.md): Actuator · damaged · Dec 1, 2022 · N911KX · Bell 429 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > ACTUATOR CONTROL TUBE END FITTING WORKING & RIVETS ATTACHING END FITTING WORKING, FOUND DURING 12 MO INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2022FA0000625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000625.md): None · none · Oct 18, 2022 · N429CF · Bell 429 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > LEFT XMSN CD INOP CAUTION MESSAGE ILLUMINATED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000624.md): None · none · Oct 18, 2022 · N429CF · Bell 429 · Central Display
  > PILOTS DU FAILED TO POWER ON.
- [SDR 2022FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000623.md): None · none · Oct 18, 2022 · N429CF · Bell 429 · Navigation System
  > STANDBY ATTITUDE INDICATOR PRECESSING.
- [SDR 2024FA0000586](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000586.md): Blower · failed · Sep 13, 2022 · Bell 429 · Air Distribution Fan
  > CONDENSER BLOWER FAN DOES NOT OPERATE. FREE WHEEL BEARING MAKING NOISE WHILST ROTATING. A/C HRS 1195.6. FAILED IN 1195.6 HRS. NIL WARRANTY AS A/C OUT OF WARRANTY.
- [SDR QMLA2022080820051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022080820051.md): Clutch · odor · Aug 5, 2022 · N712SL · Bell 429 · Cabin Cooling System
  > PILOT CALLED AND SAID CREW HAD SMELLED A BURNING ODOR ON APPROACH, DROVE UP AND FOLLOWED MEL PROCEDURES TO DEACTIVATE AIR CONDITIONER
- [SDR QMLA2022033120022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022033120022.md): Chip Detector · used · Mar 31, 2022 · N911KX · Bell 429 · Tail Rotor System
  > THIS WAS A HOSPITAL TRANSFER FROM CRESTON, IA TO DES MOINES, IA. ON THE FIRST LEG BETWEEN KOXV AND CRESTON APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY (15MIN FLIGHT TIME) THE T/R CD INOP CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF AGAIN AFTER A FEW SECONDS. AROUND 5MIN LATER IT CAME ON AGA
- [SDR 2024FA0000584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000584.md): Blower · failed · Dec 23, 2021 · Bell 429 · Air Distribution Fan
  > MOTOR FAILS TO START. REF WARRANTY CLAIM MALFUNCTION REPORT 105-21. FAILED IN 407.6 HRS OF OPERATION. PSE CASE 00151098
- [SDR 2024FA0000582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000582.md): Blower · failed · Dec 21, 2021 · Bell 429 · Air Distribution Fan
  > WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS RUNNING AT GROUND IDLE, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COWLS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND ON INSPECTION, THE AIR-CONDITIONER DRIVE BELT WAS FOUND SNAPPED. THE AIR-CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS FOUND TO BE SEIZED AND BADLY
- [SDR CA190814015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190814015.md): Rivet · missing · Aug 1, 2019 · Bell 429 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL: DURING INSPECTION, 17 MISSING/LOOSE RIVETS FOUND AT TAILBOOM/TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX ATTACHMENT. (RELATED TO SDR 20190709012 AND 20190709013) (TC# 20190814015)
- [SDR CA190709012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190709012.md): Rivet · sheared · Jun 24, 2019 · Bell 429 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:DURING INSPECTION TAIL ROTOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY GEARBOX ATTACHMENT POINTS,INSPECTOR COULD PULL OUT 6 RIVETS BY HAND. THEREFORE MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE PAINT AND FOUND OUT 17 SHEARED RIVETS AT THIS LOCATION.THIS AIRCRAFT DOES NOT HA
- [SDR CA190709013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190709013.md): Rivet · sheared · Jun 20, 2019 · Bell 429 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (CAN) THE CUSTOMER REPLACED 7 RIVETS FROM THE TAIL ROTOR TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BECAUSE THE VIBRATIONS AFTER TAIL ROTOR BEARINGS FAILED IT WAS AT 1347.8HRS.70 HOURS LATER THEY HAVE 2 MISSING RIVETS, BOTH RIVETS COME APART IN DIFFERENT TIMES AFTER THE INSTALLATI
- [SDR CA190429022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190429022.md): Engine · making metal · Apr 25, 2019 · Bell 429 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWING FLIGHT AME EXAMINED CHIP PLUG AND FOUND METAL BEYOND LIMITS ON MAGNETIC PLUG. (TC# 20190429022)
- [SDR CA190425011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190425011.md): Engine · making metal · Apr 4, 2019 · Bell 429 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ON ENGINE START CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CHIP PLUG AND OIL FILTER FOUND TO CONTAIN UNACCEPTABLE AMOUNT OF METAL CONTAMINATION. (TC# 20190425011)
- [SDR CA190319022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190319022.md): Hub · malfunctioned · Mar 18, 2019 · Bell 429 · Tail Rotor Head
  > (CAN) PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO CUSTOMER, THE PILOT NOTICED THE COUPLING TEETH WERE NOT ENGAGED WITH THE YOKE. SHIP HAD FLEW FOR FERRY, TT 11HRS. TRANSMISSION OF POWER MAINTAINED BY FRICTION DUE TO HIGH TORQUE VALUE.
- [SDR CA190314006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190314006.md): Lever · bent · Mar 13, 2019 · Bell 429 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL: DOOR LINKAGE/HANDLE HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON 429`S DIFFICULT TO OPEN CAN`T OPEN IN COLD WEATHER. REPLACED CABLE ON ONE DOOR HAD MINIMAL IMPROVEMENT. EXTERNAL DOOR HANDLE WEARING EXCESSIVELY.
- [SDR CA190305014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190305014.md): Bearing · worn · Mar 5, 2019 · Bell 429 · Rotorcraft Flight Control
  > (CAN) BEARING FOUND LOOSE IN BELL CRANK DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. BEARING REPLACED.
- [SDR CA190304021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190304021.md): Nut · loose · Feb 26, 2019 · Bell 429 · Tail Rotor Head
  > (CAN) DURING PRE-FLIGHT CHECK THE TAILROTOR MAST NUT WAS FOUND LOOSE. AS EVERY MORNING A LICENSED MECHANIC CARRIED OUT THE PRE-FLIGHT CHECK AND FOUND THE DEFECT. IT`S THE SAME MECHANIC WHO CHECKED THE TAIL ROTOR THE DAY BEFORE, AND HE` S 100 PERCENT SURE THAT
- [SDR CA190222008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190222008.md): Hub · damaged · Feb 18, 2019 · Bell 429 · Tail Rotor Head
  > (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED BY BELL: (FLIGHT SAFETY REPORT). AIRCRAFT COMES IN FOR RECONFIGURATION. AT DAILY INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE GAP WAS FOUND BETWEEN HUB AND BLADE ASSEMBLY. (NO TORQUE, HAND-TIGHT). NUT WAS DUE FOR RE-TORQUING AT 200HRS INSPECTION AND SHIP WAS 18
- [SDR CA190712009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190712009.md): Adiru · unreliable · Oct 8, 2018 · Bell 429 · Air Data Computer
  > (CAN) DURING AN ICE RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHT AND APPROXIMATELY 6 MINS AFTER RESETTING THE HEADING AS PER FMS-45 THE DG WOULD BE OFF APPROXIMATELY 28 DEGREES. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE DG HEADING WOULD BE OFF PRIOR TO THE 8 MIN RESET TIMEFRAME. (TC# 20190712009)
- [SDR CA190712008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190712008.md): Adiru · unreliable · Oct 6, 2018 · Bell 429 · Air Data Computer
  > (CAN) WHILE SLINGING BAGGAGE AND FREIGHT DURING CREW CHANGE THERE WERE MULTIPLE CAS MESSAGES FOR FLIGHT MISCOMPARE AND AUTO PILOT DEGRADE DURING THE FLIGHT. THE PILOT CARRIED OUT FMS-45 AS PER CHECKLIST PRIOR TO FIRST LOAD BUT AS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SHIP AND
- [SDR CA190712002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190712002.md): Adiru · unreliable · Sep 28, 2018 · Bell 429 · Air Data Computer
  > (CAN) DURING AN ICE PATROL WITH THE RIGHT FLIGHT DIRECTOR (FD) COUPLED IN `ALT` AND `ASPD`, AS HDG PRESELECT WAS SELECTED TO RESET THE DG AFTER 8 MINUTES OF FLIGHT, THE `FD DECOUPLED AND `AP 2 DEGRADED` CAS WAS DISPLAYED FOR A FEW SECONDS. DURING THE WHOL
- [SDR CA190708006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190708006.md): Adiru · unreliable · Sep 1, 2018 · Bell 429 · Air Data Computer
  > (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING ICEBERG BEACON DEPLOYMENT, FD DECOUPLED COMPLETELY WITH AP DEGRADED AND FD CAS MESSAGES. THIS OCCURRED FOLLOWING A HEADING RESET IN HEADING PRESET MODE (FMS-45). (TC# 20190708006)
- [SDR CA190708005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190708005.md): Adiru · unreliable · Aug 28, 2018 · Bell 429 · Air Data Computer
  > (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A GLACIER SURVEY (6000FT), FD DECOUPLED COMPLETELY WITH BOTH AP DEGRADED AND FD CAS MESSAGES. THIS OCCURRED FOLLOWING A HEADING RESET IN HEADING PRESET MODE (FMS-45). (TC# 20190708005)
- [SDR CA190704010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190704010.md): Adiru · unreliable · Aug 25, 2018 · Bell 429 · Air Data Computer
  > (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A POLLUTION SURVEILLANCE FLIGHT, ILLUMINATION OF FLIGHT MISCOMPARED WITH 15 SECONDS INTERVALS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. COMPASS DRIFT OF MORE THAN 20 DEGREES OCCURRED WITHIN 5 MIN AFTER HEADING RESET IN HEADING PRESET MODE (FMS-45) WITH E
- [SDR CA190704009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190704009.md): Adiru · unreliable · Aug 22, 2018 · Bell 429 · Air Data Computer
  > (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A SHORELINE FLIGHT ON A SAR MISSION, ILLUMINATION OF AP DEGRADED AND LFD CAS MESSAGES OCCURRED WITH THE FD DECOUPLING AFTER A HEADING RESET IN HEADING PRESET MODE (TC# 20190704009)
- [SDR CA190703014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190703014.md): Adiru · unreliable · Aug 21, 2018 · Bell 429 · Air Data Computer
  > (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A SECTOR SEARCH ON A SAR FLIGHT, THE PILOT FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO MANAGE THE FLIGHT PATTERN REQUESTED BY JRCC. CONSTANT RESET OF THE HEADING DUE TO EXCESSIVE DRIFT (MORE THAN 20 DEGREES PER 2 TURNS OR APPROX. 4 MINUTES), MADE THE PATTERN

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '429'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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