We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Agusta Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD requires performing operational checks of both hydraulic systems. This AD was prompted by an assessment of the hydraulic systems of the helicopter following an accident. These actions are intended to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.
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Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Agusta Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD requires performing operational checks of both hydraulic systems...
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81 FR 94946
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“Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Helicopters,” thefederalregister.org (December 27, 2016), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2016-30285/airworthiness-directives-agustawestland-s-p-a-agusta-helicopters.