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Wed, Jan 27, 2016

AD: Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2016-01-15

PRODUCT: Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters.

ACTION: Final Rule

SUMMARY: This AD requires visually inspecting certain subfloor frames for a crack.

This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on in-service helicopters.

The actions of this AD are intended to detect or prevent a crack in the subfloor frame, which could result in failure of the pilot and co-pilot pedal support frame and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: This AD is effective February 25, 2016.

FMI: AD

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