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FAA Emergency AD on Agusta model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2011-18-52)

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter

FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: August 26, 2011 AD #: 2011-18-52 Send to all US owners and operators of Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted by a fatal accident involving an Agusta Model AW139 helicopter, which may have been caused by cracks in a...

fra/pec - 1133331
Rome, Italy, 09/01/2011 12:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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