AD 2000-25-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. Model A109E | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of the metallic clamp or the engine exhaust ejector, which could lead to damage to the main or tail rotor system and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the exhaust ejector locking system, dampers, and torque of the metallic clamp, and install safety wire on the metallic clamp. Inspect dampers and metallic clamps, reposition and modify the ejector saddle and locking metallic clamp. At intervals not exceeding 25 hours TIS, inspect the metallic clamp, locking mechanism, and dampers. Before further flight after December 31, 2000, modify the engine exhaust ejectors by installing a kit, P/N 109-0822-94.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight after December 31, 2000.
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E helicopters, up to and including serial numbers 11057, excluding serial numbers 11001, 11005, 11047, 11049, 11055, and 11056, with engine exhaust ejectors, part number 109-0601-51, installed.
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