AD 2014-02-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

AD Number
2014-02-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0035
FR Citation
79 FR 10333

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

A crack in the main rotor swashplate outer ring (part number 412-010-407-105), caused by fatigue, could result in the loss of main rotor blade pitch control and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the swashplate outer ring (P/N 412-010-407-105) for cracks using a 5X magnifying glass and bright light within 5 flight hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 25 flight hours TIS. Remove the outer ring from service if a crack is found. Remove all outer rings (P/N 412-010-407-105) from service within 300 flight hours or 8 months, whichever occurs first. Do not install outer rings (P/N 412-010-407-105) on any helicopter.

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Compliance Time

Within 5 flight hours for initial inspection, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 25 flight hours. Removal of all outer rings (P/N 412-010-407-105) must occur within 300 flight hours or 8 months, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412 helicopters with a swashplate outer ring part number (P/N) 412-010-407-105 installed, certificated in any category.

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