Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters (Type Certificate Currently Held by AgustaWestland S.p.A) (AgustaWestland)
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2014-03-03 · Effective 2014-04-07 · 79 FR 11699
Document
Document number
2014-04310
Federal Register citation
79 FR 11699
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Agusta S.p.A.
Publication date
2014-03-03
Effective date
2014-04-07
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0643
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for AgustaWestland Model A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters to require removing certain rod end assemblies from service. This AD was prompted by reports of fractures on the rod end assemblies that could damage the main rotor assembly and lead to loss of control of the helicopter.