Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-06-26 · Effective 2003-07-11 · 68 FR 37957
Document
Document number
03-15447
Federal Register citation
68 FR 37957
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2
Publication date
2003-06-26
Effective date
2003-07-11
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-SW-26-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A (Agusta) Model A109K2 helicopters. This action requires a visual check of each tail rotor blade (blade) for a crack; a visual inspection of each blade for a crack at specified intervals; and if necessary, a dye-penetrant inspection. Replacing any cracked blade with an airworthy blade before further flight is also required. This amendment is prompted by a report of a crack that occurred on an Agusta Model A109K2 blade. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect fatigue cracks on the blades, which could result in loss of the blades and loss of control of the helicopter.