# Proposed AD 2001-SW-09-AD: Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-20-04
- Products: Agusta
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 25, 2001, 66 FR 33651
- Comments due: August 24, 2001
- Became: [AD 2001-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-04)
- Docket: 2001-SW-09-AD
- FR document: 01-15796
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/86/44/8644095c2d75eb06e27a537f7e0bd594b101f7b6505226dfd45b5e2caa13751a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-06-25/pdf/01-15796.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/06/25/01-15796/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-model-a109e-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/21EE2F3E6624E83086256A780067B534.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-SW-09-AD

## Summary

The FAA proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E helicopters. The proposed AD would require modifying the passenger compartment sliding doors by installing certain locking mechanism kits. The proposed AD is prompted by accidental opening of a passenger compartment sliding door (door) inflight due to a door locking mechanism that is too easy to accidentally open. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent accidental opening of a door in flight and subsequent loss of objects that could damage the rotor system.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 25, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-15796, comments due Aug 24, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/06/25/01-15796/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-model-a109e-helicopters)

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