AD 2001-22-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. Model A119 | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue crack on tail rotor blade, part number 109-8132-01-107, which could lead to blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Remove any tail rotor blade, P/N 109-8132-01-107, on or before accumulating 50 hours time-in-service. Visually check both sides of each blade before each flight. Inspect each blade using a 5-power or higher magnifying glass initially and at specified intervals or after abnormal tail rotor vibration. Dye penetrant inspect each blade initially and repetitively. Remove any cracked blade before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 helicopters, specifically tail rotor blades with part number 109-8132-01-107.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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