Summary
We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-04- 14 for AgustaWestland Model A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters. AD 2014-04-14 currently requires removing certain rod end assemblies from service because of reports of fractures. Since we issued AD 2014-04-14, additional fractured rod end assemblies have been reported. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2014-04- 14 but expand the scope of applicable rod end assemblies. These proposed actions are intended to prevent failure of a rod end assembly, which could result in damage to the main rotor assembly and loss of control of the helicopter.