airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-03-26 · Effective 2013-04-30 · 78 FR 18228
Document
Document number
2013-06131
Federal Register citation
78 FR 18228
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Agusta S.p.A.
Publication date
2013-03-26
Effective date
2013-04-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1453
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109K2, A109E, A109S, and A119 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. The MCAI AD states that a Model A109E helicopter experienced a failure of the tail rotor pitch control link assembly caused by a production defect. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent failure of a tail rotor pitch control link and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.