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AD FAA-2020-0784

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-12-07 for Agusta S.p.A (Agusta) Model AB412 and AB412EP helicopters. AD 2014- 12-07 requires inspecting the rotor brake pinion (pinion) for a crack and replacing it if there is a crack. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2014-12-07 and also requires removing certain serial-numbered pinions from service. This AD was prompted by a report of an additional cracked pinion. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2020-0784

Document Number

2020-19533

Type

Rule

Publication Date

September 4, 2020

Effective Date

September 21, 2020

Affected Manufacturer

Leonardo S.p.a.

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2020-0784

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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