AD Amdt-39-11039

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-11039
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-SW-40-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 7494

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the leading edge of the blade tip cap can lead to debonding between the metal shells and honeycomb core, resulting in swelling, deformation, or failure of the blade tip cap.

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Required Actions

Conduct a tapping inspection of the upperside and lowerside of the main rotor blade tip cap for debonding between the metal shells and honeycomb core. Conduct a visual inspection of the upperside and lowerside of the blade tip cap for swelling or deformation. Visually inspect the welded bead along the leading edge of the blade tip cap for cracks.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 helicopters.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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