AD 2014-23-02
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.) (Agusta) |
Unsafe Condition
A crack in a Gleason crown, which could cause damage to or loss of the main rotor drive and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
Required Actions
Perform repetitive magnetic particle inspections of the Gleason crown for a crack. If there is a crack, replace the Gleason crown assembly before further flight.
Compliance Time
Within 200 hours TIS for main transmissions with 2,400 or more hours.
Affected Aircraft
Agusta Model A109E, A109K2, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters with a main transmission, part number (P/N) 109-0400-03-103, 109-0400-05-103, or 109-0400-03-109, with a Gleason crown, P/N 109-0403-07-103, installed.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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