AD 2003-26-04
Effective 01/15/2004 · Published 12/31/2003
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters
Summary
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E helicopters. This action requires certain inspections of the rod-end of the main rotor head damper for freedom of movement, and depending on the torque required to move the rod-end, either further inspection for a crack or replacing the rod- end. This amendment is prompted by reports of rod-end fractures due to fatigue fa…