AD 2015-22-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Crack in main rotor blade extending from the trailing edge to the rear face of the spar at the joint between the spar and the body of the blade, which could result in blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Visually inspect each main rotor blade (P/N 109-0103-01-7, P/N 109-0103-01-9, or P/N 109-0103-01-115) with 500 or more hours time-in-service (TIS) for a crack in the specified area using a 3X or higher power magnifying glass. Replace any cracked blade with an airworthy blade before further flight. Before each flight, check the top and bottom surface of each blade for a crack in the specified area, which can be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Before further flight and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 24 clock-hours for initial inspection; before each flight for subsequent checks.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A109A and A109AII helicopters with main rotor blades part numbers 109-0103-01-7, 109-0103-01-9, or 109-0103-01-115 that have 500 or more hours time-in-service.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.