# Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2015-04-14 · Effective 2015-04-29 · 80 FR 19873
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-08384
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Agusta S.p.A.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 80 FR 19873
- **Publication date:** 2015-04-14
- **Effective date:** 2015-04-29
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-0908
## Abstract

We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109K2, A109E, A119, A109S, AW119 MKII, and AW109SP helicopters, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This AD requires inspecting certain tail rotor (T/R) pitch control links (pitch links) for freedom of movement, corrosion, excessive friction of the spherical bearings, and cracks. This AD is prompted by a report of an in-flight failure of a pitch link on an Agusta Model AW119 MKII helicopter. These actions are intended to prevent loss of T/ R pitch control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/14/2015-08384/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-helicopters)
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