AD 2002-25-51

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

AD Number
2002-25-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-SW-55-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 9504

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue failure of the tail rotor (T/R) blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Reduce the tail rotor (T/R) blade life limit, modify and re-identify the T/R hub and grip assembly, clarify never-exceed speed (Vne) restrictions, and modify T/R visual inspection intervals.

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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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