AD 2010-15-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII Helicopters

AD Number
2010-15-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0806
FR Citation
75 FR 50863

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

RVDT locking pin moves from its proper position, leading to loss of connectivity of the pilot and co-pilot throttle controls, which could result in loss of manual engine throttle control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, remove the cover of each pilot and co-pilot control box assembly and inspect each RVDT locking pin for proper position. If a locking pin is recessed, extended, or missing, replace the control box before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 5 hours TIS for initial inspection, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS for repetitive inspections. Control box replacement must be completed before further flight if a locking pin is recessed, extended, or missing.

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters.

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