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AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2019-06-04

PRODUCT: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 429 helicopters.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This AD requires inspecting each main rotor pitch link rod end bearing assembly (bearing) for wear and play.

This AD was prompted by reports of worn bearings.

DATES: This AD is effective May 7, 2019.

COST OF COMPLIANCE: The FAA has determined that this AD affects 64 helicopters of U.S. Registry. Operators may incur the following costs to comply with this AD.

Labor costs average $85 per work-hour. Based on these estimates, The FAA expects the following costs:

Inspecting the bearing requires 2 work-hours and no parts for a cost of $170 per helicopter and $10,880 for the U.S. fleet per inspection cycle.
Replacing a -101 bearing requires 1 work-hour and $3,560 for parts for a cost of $3,645 per bearing. Replacing a -103 bearing requires 1 work-hour and $3,365 for parts for a cost of $3,450 per bearing.

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