# Proposed AD 2003-SW-28-AD: Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-02-03
- Products: Agusta
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 22, 2003, 68 FR 60300
- Comments due: December 22, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-02-03)
- Docket: 2003-SW-28-AD
- FR document: 03-26624
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/73/88/738845616938c57376347b776e02879242ae6594ed5436de5cd36dbe37a37397 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-10-22/pdf/03-26624.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/22/03-26624/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-model-a109e-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4EA27DF43916E5BB86256DC7004F2F2A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-SW-28-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E helicopters. This proposal would require modifying each passenger compartment sliding door (door) by applying a kit to replace the levers and links. This proposal is prompted by instances of a door inadvertently opening during flight due to the unstable configuration of the door. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent the inadvertent opening of a door during flight and loss of a passenger or other objects from the cabin.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 22, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-26624, comments due Dec 22, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/22/03-26624/airworthiness-directives-agusta-spa-model-a109e-helicopters)

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