Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-12-24 · Effective 2014-01-28 · 78 FR 77565
Document
Document number
2013-30187
Federal Register citation
78 FR 77565
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.)
Publication date
2013-12-24
Effective date
2014-01-28
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0604
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the nose landing gear (NLG) pin installations for incorrect assembly. This AD is prompted by reports of incorrectly installed pins discovered on in-service aircraft. These actions are intended to detect incorrectly installed pins, which could result in collapse of the NLG during taxi or landing.