AD 2015-25-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

AD Number
2015-25-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-3783
FR Citation
80 FR 76381

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Excessive play and wear on the slider assembly pitch control (slider) could lead to loss of tail rotor pitch control and consequently loss of helicopter control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the slider assembly pitch control for play within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS. Replace the slider with an airworthy one if play exceeds 2.3 millimeters (0.09 inch) before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS)

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model A109A and A109A II helicopters.

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