# SDR CA140718002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 17, 2014
- Submitted: March 12, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 429
- Registry model: [Bell 429](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwc PW207D
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Guard
- Part number: 429575014115
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Toggle Switch
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140718002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT PRE-FLIGHT FLOAT TEST SEQUENCE AS DESCRIBED IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL, THE FLOATS INFLATED WHEN THE ARMING SWITCH WAS SELECTED ON.

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