Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Ep 9: Bell 429 Main Rotor Mast Inspection

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In this Alert, Bell 429 Product Support Engineering Lead Sebastien Rousseau discusses Alert Service Bulletin 429-26-74, which introduces a one-time inspection of certain Bell 429 main rotor mast assemblies for machining marks on the inner diameter.

Sebastien explains Bell's investigation that these machining marks can affect mast fatigue life, and the required actions based on the mast's accumulated hours. He also reviews the compliance timelines, inspection requirements, and the latest updates included in Revision A, including mandatory borescope use and a simplified inspection procedure that reduces the maintenance required to accomplish the bulletin.

Maintainers who have questions or are uncertain about their inspection findings are encouraged to contact Bell Product Support for assistance.

For full details and compliance requirements, operators should always refer directly to Alert Service Bulletin 429-26-74.

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