EASA Regulations for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

7 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429.

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EASA AD CF-2026-50

Oct 12, 2026

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Pitch Link Spherical Bearing Missing Hard Coating - Inspection

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-50 addresses the issue of missing hard coating on the tail rotor pitch link spherical bearings installed on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, serial number 57001 and subsequent. The directive mandates repetitive visual inspections and replacement of affected tail rotor pitch link assemblies with part numbers 429-012-212-105 or 429-012-212-107 if wear or damage is detected. This AD aims to prevent loss of tail rotor directional control due to premature bearing wear.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD CF-2015-16R3

May 7, 2021

Tail Rotor - Pitch Link Spherical Bearing Accelerated Wear

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-16R3 addresses accelerated wear of tail rotor pitch link spherical bearings on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001 through 57401. The directive mandates inspections, replacements, and introduces a new pitch link assembly as an optional terminating action to recurring inspections. It aims to prevent pitch link failure that could lead to loss of helicopter controllability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD CF-2021-15

Apr 15, 2021

Superseded by TCCA AD CF-2025-60

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-15 addresses defective rivets at the junction of the tail rotor gearbox support and tailboom on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001 and above. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential loss of helicopter control. It requires compliance with Bell's Alert Service Bulletin 429-19-47 Revision B dated January 27, 2021.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD CF-2019-16

May 7, 2019

Flight Control System — Yaw Trim Runaway

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-16 is an emergency directive addressing a yaw trim runaway issue in Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001 and subsequent. It mandates revisions to the rotorcraft flight manual to mitigate risks associated with uncommanded yaw control inputs during ground operations. The directive focuses on improving pilot procedures and flight manual content to maintain helicopter control in the event of a trim runaway.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD CF-2019-15

Apr 29, 2019

Tail Rotor System — Incorrect Assembly

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-15 is an emergency directive addressing an incorrect assembly issue in the tail rotor system of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001 through 57363. The directive focuses on the improper installation of the Curvic Coupling Part Number 429-012-120-101, which can lead to loosening of the tail rotor assembly and loss of drive to the outboard tail rotor blades. This condition affects the helicopter's directional control and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD CF-2018-18

Jul 13, 2018

Tail Rotor Drive — Loose Tail Rotor Gearbox

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-18 is an emergency directive addressing a safety issue on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 57001 through 57321, 57323 through 57341, 57343 through 57346, 57348, and 57350. The directive focuses on inspecting and securing the tail rotor gearbox to prevent looseness that could lead to structural damage and loss of helicopter control. It mandates inspections and torque checks following BHTCL Alert Service Bulletin 429-18-40.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD CF-2018-16

Jun 18, 2018

Equipment / Furnishings — Seat Belt Comfort Clips Adverse Effect on Occupant Restraint

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-16 addresses the safety issue related to seat belt comfort clips installed on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL) models 206, 222, 230, 407, 427, 429, and 430 helicopters. The directive identifies that these comfort clips can interfere with the shoulder harness inertia reel, potentially preventing proper locking and increasing injury risk during emergency landings. It mandates removal of these clips and prohibits their installation to ensure occupant restraint effectiveness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 206
  • Bell 222
  • Bell 230
  • Bell 407
  • Bell 427
  • Bell 429
  • Bell 430
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 222
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 230
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 427
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 430