NPRM FAA-2013-0643

Became AD 2014-04-14

Proposed airworthiness directive · Agusta

Published
July 23, 2013 · 78 FR 44042
Comments due
September 23, 2013
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Docket
FAA-2013-0643
Project
2012-SW-096-AD
FR document
2013-17617
Products
Aircraft

A proposal is not in force. If adopted, it becomes an AD, usually with changes. Only the Federal Register edition is official.

Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for AgustaWestland Model A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters to require removing certain rod end assemblies from service. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of fractures on the rod end assemblies that could damage the main rotor assembly and lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

The resulting AD

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