AD 2007-26-52

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 Helicopters

AD Number
2007-26-52
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0524
FR Citation
73 FR 26316

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Swelling, deformation, bonding separation, or a crack on each main rotor blade (MRB) with a certain tip cap installed, which could lead to in-flight loss of part of the tip cap and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect each main rotor blade (MRB) for swelling, deformation, bonding separation, or a crack. If any condition exceeds prescribed limits, replace the MRB before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 helicopters with a certain tip cap installed on the main rotor blades.

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