AD 2021-14-18

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

AD Number
2021-14-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0348
FR Citation
86 FR 38218

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Agusta S.p.A. Various Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the tail rotor (T/R) blades, which could result in failure of a T/R blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the T/R blade for a crack and damage, using a figure in the related service information, and depending on the results, perform certain applicable corrections. Replace any cracked blade or any blade that has reached its life limit.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters with a T/R blade part number (P/N) 3G6410A00131 or P/N 4G6410A00131 installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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