AD 2015-05-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fractures of rod end assemblies, P/N M004-01H007-041 and M004-01H007-045, installed on main rotor lag dampers on Model A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters, which could lead to main rotor damage and loss of control of the helicopter.
Required Actions
Inspect each rod end assembly to determine its serial number, and remove from service certain serial-numbered rod end assemblies because fractures had been reported on rod ends in these batches.
Compliance Time
Before further flight
Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters with main rotor lag damper assemblies (lag dampers) installed with rod end assemblies, P/N M004-01H007-041 or P/N M004-01H007-045, with a serial number from 84 through 132 or from 4964 through 5011.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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