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2021-26-24 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Internal corrosion on a main rotor blade, which could result in failure of the blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Feb 22, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10 flight hours after February 22, 2022

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2021-14-18 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the tail rotor (T/R) blades, which could result in failure of a T/R blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Aug 24, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2021-13-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificates Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A. and AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Reports of missing lock wire and loose fasteners found during inspections of the main rotor (M/R) slip ring of Model AW139 helicopters. The same part-numbered M/R slip ring may also be installed on...

Effective: Aug 3, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 900 hours time-in-service for all affected M/R slip rings, or at the next M/R slip ring re...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificates Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A. and AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Helicopters

2021-10-24

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: play on a slider, which could result in loss of tail rotor pitch control and consequently loss of helicopter control.

Effective: Jun 18, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to excee...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

2021-05-21 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: excessive play of the bearing in the main rotor rotating scissors, which could result in failure of the main rotor rotating scissor bearing and loss of helicopter control.

Effective: May 7, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 100 hours time-inservice (TIS) after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2021-07-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) (Leonardo) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: An unsafe condition may exist on Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters, formerly Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A., Agusta S.p.A., Model A109E, A109K2, and A109C helicopters, all serial numbers, due...

Effective: Apr 8, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) (Leonardo) Helicopters

2018-06-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: An error in a parts catalog incorrectly identifies support P/N 109-0110-05-101 as approved for installation on Model AW109SP helicopters. Support P/N 109-0110-05-101 is made of aluminum alloy and i...

Effective: Jun 7, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2018-07-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A crack found in a bolt, part number (P/N) 709-0160-57-101, during a pre-flight inspection of a Model A109E helicopter. This part-numbered bolt is also installed on Model A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, A1...

Effective: Apr 26, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2018-03-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: a punctured EFS float bag, which could result in loss of buoyancy of an EFS float bag while being used in an emergency water ditching and subsequent injury to helicopter occupants.

Effective: Apr 16, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 120 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2018-07-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: An in-flight loss of an MRB tip cap on an AW109SP helicopter where the pilot was able to safely land the helicopter. The investigation determined the cause as incorrect bonding procedures used betw...

Effective: Apr 13, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 5 hours TIS, or wi...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2018-04-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Nonconforming thickness in a section of a tail gearbox (TGB) central housing, which can lead to a crack in the TGB central housing and result in the failure of the tail gear rotor transmission and ...

Effective: Apr 5, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before accumulating 7,500 hours TIS for helicopters with a TGB central housing with less than 7,5...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2018-05-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A shoulder harness seat belt comfort clip interfering with the seat belt inertia reel, which could prevent the seatbelt from locking and result in injury to the occupant during an emergency landing.

Effective: Mar 27, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2018-03-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: An in-flight loss of a main rotor blade (MRB) tip cap, increased pilot workload, and reduced control of the helicopter.

Effective: Feb 14, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 hours TIS

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2017-25-17 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A fracture of the left elevator assembly along the riveting of the upper skin to the fourth rib due to fatigue.

Effective: Jan 4, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight or before the elevator assembly exceeds 400 hours TIS, whichever occurs later.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2017-23-08 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A dislodged bearing of the main rotor (M/R) rotating scissors, specifically bearing part number 3G6230V00654, could lead to premature damage or wear, potentially affecting helicopter controllability.

Effective: Dec 11, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 hours time-in-service for initial inspection, followed by every 24 hours for subsequent ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2017-18-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A crack in the main rotor blade (part numbers 109-0103-01-7, 109-0103-01-9, or 109-0103-01-115) was not detected during pre-flight inspections, potentially affecting structural integrity and leadin...

Effective: Sep 25, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight, unless done within the last 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2017-16-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Detachment of an internal arrangement lower cabin liner, which could result in damage to a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Sep 5, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 15 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2016-26-01

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Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Loss of hydraulic power to the flight controls and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter due to potential failures in the hydraulic systems, including power control modules (PCMs), tail shut...

Effective: Jan 31, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Helicopters

2016-18-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A crack in the tail rotor drive shaft assembly (drive shaft) could result in failure of the drive shaft, failure of the tail rotor, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

Effective: Oct 20, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2016-01-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A crack in a subfloor frame, which could result in failure of the pilot and co-pilot pedal support frame and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Feb 25, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2015-22-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Crack in main rotor blade extending from the trailing edge to the rear face of the spar at the joint between the spar and the body of the blade, which could result in blade failure and subsequent l...

Effective: Feb 16, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 24 clock-hours for initial inspec...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2016-01-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Separation of the mounting flange from the slip ring body due to improperly low torque of the affected screws during installation.

Effective: Jan 28, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2015-25-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Excessive play and wear on the slider assembly pitch control (slider) could lead to loss of tail rotor pitch control and consequently loss of helicopter control.

Effective: Dec 24, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2015-23-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of a hydraulic external hoist pressure line pump due to metal particles generated by unusual wear of an internal subcomponent.

Effective: Nov 24, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

2015-05-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Installation of blade part number (P/N) 109-0103-01-7 on Model A109A helicopters with serial numbers 7154 through 7255 and on all Model A109A II helicopters, which is not eligible for these configu...

Effective: Jul 1, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Helicopters