AD 2008-14-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model AB 139 and AW 139 Helicopters

AD Number
2008-14-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0256
FR Citation
73 FR 39572

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model AB 139 and AW 139 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The Agusta AB 139's and AW 139's Fuselage Frame 5700 middle section is prone to fatigue damage, which can lead to cracks and structural failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuselage frame 5700 middle section within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or upon accumulating 100 hours TIS since new, whichever occurs later. Repeat the inspection at intervals not exceeding 100 hours TIS. If a crack is found, repair it before further flight in accordance with an FAA-approved procedure.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or upon accumulating 100 hours TIS since new, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model AB 139 and AW 139 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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