# Proposed AD FAA-2017-0174: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-15-13
- Products: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 7, 2017, 82 FR 12753
- Comments due: May 8, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-13)
- Docket: FAA-2017-0174 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2017-0174, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2014-SW-059-AD
- FR document: 2017-04371
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f5/6b/f56b5b00bc4b9330689a3e76894a36a971069681ce60ed58c50a98f7359de279 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-03-07/pdf/2017-04371.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/07/2017-04371/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-limited
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/82D6686D3AED1949862580DC0057CD2A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2017-0174

## Summary

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

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 7, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-04371, comments due May 8, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/07/2017-04371/airworthiness-directives-bell-helicopter-textron-canada-limited)

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