# Proposed AD 2002-SW-06-AD: Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-21-12
- Products: Agusta
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 15, 2002, 67 FR 46425
- Comments due: September 13, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-12)
- Docket: 2002-SW-06-AD
- FR document: 02-17424
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7a/94/7a94db35b5965fc68e724d7d9a77a3bb6b7281018f99471cac3315d193ae6235 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-07-15/pdf/02-17424.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/07/15/02-17424/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-model-a109e-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0441077F72BED3DC86256BF70065D734.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-SW-06-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E helicopters. This proposal would require establishing or reducing the life limits of various parts listed in the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the maintenance manual. This proposal is prompted by the results of fatigue tests and analysis to determine life limits for various parts. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to establish or reduce the life limits to prevent failure of specified parts and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 15, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-17424, comments due Sep 13, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/07/15/02-17424/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-model-a109e-helicopters)

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