airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2015-03-19 · Effective 2015-04-23 · 80 FR 14297
Document
Document number
2015-05715
Federal Register citation
80 FR 14297
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Agusta S.p.A.
Publication date
2015-03-19
Effective date
2015-04-23
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0579
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-04-14 for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters. AD 2014-04-14 required removing certain rod end assemblies from service because of reports of fractures. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2014-04-14 but expands the scope of applicable rod end assemblies. This AD was prompted by reports of additional fractured rod end assemblies. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a rod end assembly, which could result in damage to the main rotor assembly and loss of control of the helicopter.