# SDR CA160125017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 2016
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- 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): [6330 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6330)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 429010204101
- Condition: Debonded
- Location: Pitch Restraint
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160125017

## Discrepancy

(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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