AD 2001-20-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters

AD Number
2001-20-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-09-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 50306

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Accidental opening of a passenger compartment sliding door in flight due to a door locking mechanism that is too easy to accidentally open.

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Required Actions

Modify each passenger compartment sliding door by installing locking mechanism kits, part number 109-0823-03-101 and -102, in accordance with Agusta Bollettino Tecnico No. 109EP-16.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days, unless accomplished previously.

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E helicopters, up to and including serial number 11099, certificated in any category.

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