airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-04-11 · Effective 2018-04-26 · 83 FR 15495
Document
Document number
2018-07285
Federal Register citation
83 FR 15495
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Agusta S.p.A.
Publication date
2018-04-11
Effective date
2018-04-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0170
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E, A109K2, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters. This AD reduces the life limit of and requires inspecting a tail rotor blade retention bolt (bolt). This AD is prompted by the discovery of a cracked bolt. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.