AD 2014-04-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters (Type Certificate Currently Held by AgustaWestland S.p.A) (AgustaWestland) |
Unsafe Condition
A crack in a rod end assembly, which could result in fracture of the rod end assembly, damage to the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
Required Actions
Within 25 hours time-in-service, remove the rod end assembly from service. Do not install a rod end assembly, P/N M004-01H007-041 or M004-01H007-045, with a S/N 84 through 132 or 4964 through 5011, on any helicopter.
Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time-in-service
Affected Aircraft
AgustaWestland Model A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters with a main rotor lag damper assembly (lag damper), part number (P/N) 109-0112-39-103, 109-0112-39-105, 109-0112-05-105, or 109-0112-05-107, installed with a rod end assembly, P/N M004-01H007-041 or M004-01H007-045, with a serial number (S/N) 84 through 132, or 4964 through 5011.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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