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AD FAA-2018-0170

Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Summary

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.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0170

Document Number

2018-07285

Type

Rule

Publication Date

April 11, 2018

Effective Date

April 26, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

Agusta S.p.A.

Criticality

routine

Emergency

No

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0170

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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