AD 2000-26-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. Model A109E | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A change in the skin bonding manufacturing process for an identified production lot of tail rotor blades caused a blade failure, resulting in a high vibration level and potential loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Replace each affected tail rotor blade, part number 109-8132-01-109, with an airworthy blade, part number 109-8132-01-109 or 109-8132-01-107, with a serial number not listed in the applicability section.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service, unless accomplished previously.
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E helicopters with tail rotor blade, part number 109-8132-01-109, serial number A5-0130, A5-0131, A5-0224 through A5-0246, or A5-0249 through A5-0253, installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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