Agusta A119 Series Helicopters
Agusta A119 Series Helicopters
| AD/A119/9 | Cargo Hook Installation | 8/2007 DM |
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| Applicability: | Model A119 helicopter, equipped with a single or double cargo hook installation with the following part numbers; and which incorporate the hook part number 528-010-01:Single 109-0810-31-139;Double 109-0811-75-115. |
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| Requirement: | Perform an inspection of the cargo hook lever part number 232-028-00 in accordance with Agusta Alert Service Bulletin 119-21.If cracking is found the use of the cargo hook is prohibited.Note: EASA Emergency AD 2007-0160-E refers.This Directive must be inserted in the pertinent Appendices/Supplements of the RFM. |
| Compliance: | Before the next cargo hook operation after 14 June 2007, but at the latest by31 August 2007. Thereafter before each single operation of the cargo hook. |
| This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 14 June 2007. | |
| Background: | The EASA received several reports of cracking of the lever part number 232-028-00 of the cargo hook. |
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David Punshon
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
12 June 2007