AD Amdt-39-10252

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10252
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-54-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 66001

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the Gleason crown on the main transmission can lead to failure of the Gleason crown, failure of the main transmission, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the main transmission Gleason crown for cracks via magnetic particle inspection within 50 hours time-in-service and every 300 hours thereafter. Replace the crown with an airworthy part (P/N 109-0403-07-103, S/N B58264-B58270 or B58272+) if cracks are found. Vibro-etch the main transmission tag with 'S.M. 109-25094' after replacement.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta Model A109K2 helicopters with main transmission assembly P/N 109-0400-03 and specified serial numbers (005, 006, etc.)

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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