AD 2019-09-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Finmeccanica S.p.A. | AW109SP | Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A) Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
chafing of a rescue hoist cable that could result in detachment of an external load and subsequent injury to persons being lifted.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rescue hoist handle assembly and the upper part of the cabin doorframe for chafing within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or before the next hoist operation, whichever occurs first. If there is any chafing, repair the chafed areas and inspect the first 6 meters (20 feet) of the hoist cable. If the diameter of the hoist cable is less than 4.7 mm (0.185 inch), remove the hoist cable from service before the next hoist operation.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or before the next hoist operation, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate previously held by Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Model AW109SP helicopters, certificated in any category, with a rescue hoist part number 109-B810-16-101 or 109-B810-16-201 installed.
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