AD 2025-17-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect installation of the bolts that attach the pitch (longitudinal) actuator assembly and the roll (lateral) actuator assembly to their respective bellcrank assemblies of the cyclic control system, which could result in the reduced range of the helicopter cyclic control and loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the bolts for proper installation, inspect the bolts and support assemblies for damage and interference, and replace any damaged or incorrectly installed bolt with a serviceable bolt.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time in-service
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Affected Aircraft
All Leonardo S.p.A. Model A109A, A109AII, A109C, A109K2, and A119 helicopters and on certain serial-numbered AW119MKII helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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