Superseded. This AD was superseded by AD 2020-15-16. Verify which one applies to your serial and effectivity before any maintenance action.
AD 2018-07-08
Effective 04/26/2018 · Published 04/11/2018
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters
Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E, A109K2, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters. This AD reduces the life limit of and requires inspecting a tail rotor blade retention bolt (bolt). This AD is prompted by the discovery of a cracked bolt. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.