AD 99-04-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta S.p.A. | A109K2 | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Breaking of the Breeze-Eastern rescue hoist cable due to cable damage, which could result in personal injury, entanglement of the cable in the helicopter’s main or tail rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control.
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Required Actions
Replace the rescue hoist, part number BL29700 (all dash numbers), with an airworthy hoist, part number 109-0900-62, on or before March 31, 1999. Alternative methods of compliance or adjusted compliance times may be approved by the FAA Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Staff.
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Compliance Time
on or before March 31, 1999
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 helicopters with Breeze-Eastern rescue hoist part number BL29700 (all dash numbers) installed.
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