AD 80-16-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta S.p.A. | A109A | Airworthiness Directives; COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE GIOVANNI AGUSTA Model A109A Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Agusta S.p.A. | A109A II | Airworthiness Directives; COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE GIOVANNI AGUSTA Model A109A Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the nose landing gear due to cracking or evidence of cracking in the nose landing gear strut mount assembly, P/N 1808GR90 (Agusta P/N 109-0500-12-1), manufactured from forging lot SS5211.
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Required Actions
Inspect the nose landing gear strut mount assembly to determine the manufacturer's lot number within 25 hours time in service after the AD's effective date. If the lot number is SS5211 or illegible, visually inspect the upper portion for cracking before each first flight daily until replacement. If cracking is found, replace the mount assembly with a new part from a different lot and inspect related components.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and before further flight as required by subsequent inspections.
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A109A series helicopters with nose landing gear mount assembly P/N 1808GR90 (Agusta P/N 109-0500-12-1) manufactured from forging lot SS5211.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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