# Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-05-09 · Effective 2005-06-13 · 70 FR 24307
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-8953
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Agusta S.p.A. Model A119
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 24307
- **Publication date:** 2005-05-09
- **Effective date:** 2005-06-13
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2005-20291
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A119 helicopters that requires visually inspecting each main transmission support fitting (fitting) attachment bolt (bolt) for a fracture, a crack, or looseness, and verifying the torque on each fitting bolt. This amendment is prompted by two incidents of fatigue failure of the bolts that secure the transmission rear support fittings to the helicopter. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect a fracture, a crack, or looseness of a fitting bolt, and prevent fatigue failure of a fitting bolt and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/05/09/05-8953/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-model-a119-helicopters)
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