Superseded. This AD was superseded by AD 2021-03-15. Verify which one applies to your serial and effectivity before any maintenance action.
AD 2020-13-02
Effective 07/08/2020 · Published 06/23/2020
Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. This AD requires inspecting for movement and the tightening torque of the tail rotor (T/R) plug, the installation of the outboard and inboard faces of the T/R duplex bearing, and the condition of the T/R plug threads, nut threads, and T/R duplex bearing. Depending on the inspection results, this…