EASA AD CF-2026-56
Nov 3, 2026Rotors Flight Control – Reduced AFT Cyclic Stick Margin - Replacement
The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-56 titled 'Rotors Flight Control – Reduced AFT Cyclic Stick Margin - Replacement' applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters with specified serial numbers. It addresses a safety concern involving the main rotor blade contacting the tail rotor drive shaft cover during certain flight maneuvers. This directive mandates modifications to the cyclic stick stop assembly to reduce the aft cyclic stick margin.
Airworthiness Directive
- Bell 429
- Bell Textron Canada 429