AD 2002-17-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. Model A109E | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Install a placard in the helicopter and mark the airspeed indication at 140 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) to indicate a reduction in the helicopter never-exceed speed (Vne) of 28 KIAS. Visually check the tail rotor blades on both sides for cracks before each start of the helicopter engines. Visually inspect the tail rotor blades with a 5x or higher magnifying glass at specified intervals and anytime an increase in vibration occurs, conducting a dye-penetrant inspection if necessary. Replace any cracked tail rotor blade with an airworthy tail rotor blade.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E helicopters.
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