Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. (Type Certificate Currently Held by AgustaWestland S.p.A.) (Agusta) Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2012-12-10 · Effective 2012-12-26 · 77 FR 73273
Document
Document number
2012-29716
Federal Register citation
77 FR 73273
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Agusta S.p.A. (Type Certificate Currently Held by AgustaWestland S.p.A.) (Agusta)
Publication date
2012-12-10
Effective date
2012-12-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1135
Abstract
We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta Model AW139 helicopters, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the pilot's and co-pilot's collective and cyclic control sticks for correctly installed attaching hardware. This AD is prompted by a report of an incorrectly installed pilot's collective stick, pilot's cyclic stick, and co-pilot's cyclic stick. These actions are intended to prevent detachment of the cyclic or collective control stick, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.