Service difficulty report · Spring · Bell 429

Difficulty date
January 21, 2016
Submitted
April 22, 2016
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 429
Engine
Pwc PW207D
Part
Spring
Part number
429010204101
Condition
Debonded
Location
Pitch Restraint
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) PILOTS NOTED AN INCREASE IN VIBRATION AND A DEGRADE OF RIDE. ALSO TRANSMISSION STOP CONTACT WAS HEARD. THE HELICOPTER LANDED AND REMAINED AT LOCATION. THE CUSTOMER`S MAINTENANCE REPORT FINDING BOTH FORWARD AND AFT PITCH RESTRAINT SPRINGS DEBONDED.

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