airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2014-06-19 · Effective 2014-07-07 · 79 FR 35035
Document
Document number
2014-13838
Federal Register citation
79 FR 35035
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Agusta S.p.A.
Publication date
2014-06-19
Effective date
2014-07-07
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0378
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB412 and AB412EP helicopters with a certain rotor brake pinion installed. This AD requires inspecting the rotor brake pinion for a crack, and replacing it if there is a crack. This AD is prompted by a report of a rotor brake pinion failure. These actions are intended to detect a crack on the rotor brake pinion and prevent failure of the rotor brake pinion, which could lead to detachment of parts inside the transmission and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.