AD 2002-21-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. Model A119 | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a tail rotor blade due to a fatigue crack.
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Required Actions
Install a placard in the helicopter and mark the airspeed indication at 122 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) before further flight. Visually check the tail rotor blades on both sides for cracks before each engine start. Visually inspect the tail rotor blades with a 5x or higher magnifying glass, and conduct a dye-penetrant inspection if a crack cannot be determined visually. Replace any cracked tail rotor blade. Modify the tail rotor hub and blade assembly, reidentify the modified components, and establish a retirement life for the tail rotor control rod.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 helicopters.
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