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TRANSLATION OF 

N" 109EP-78 BOLLETTINO TECNICO 

The technical content of this document is approved 

under the authority of DOA nr EASA.21 J.005. 

DATE June 06, 2007 

Compliance with 

this Bollettino is: MANDATORY 

REV. 

SUBJECT: LEVER P/N 232-028-00 OF THE HOOK P/N 528-010-01 (ON BOARD 

SUPPLIER) OF THE CARGO HOOK INSTALLATION 

P/N 109-0810-31-133 AND CARGO HOOK INSTALLATION 

P/N 109-0811-75-121 , INSPECTION OF. 

REASON: Perform a visual inspection of the subject lever to verify possible 

presence of cracks. 

HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: 

All the Agusta A 1 09E helicopters equipped with the cargo hook 

P/N 109-0810-31-133 (alone), or with the cargo hook 

P/N 109-0810-31-133 and the cargo hook P/N 109-0811-75-121 , which 

install the hook P/N 528-010-01 . 

COMPLIANCE: 

Before the next cargo hook operation after the receipt of this Bollettino 

and however within and not later than August 31 , 2007. 

Successively before each single operation of the cargo hook. 

DESCRIPTION: 

WARNING 

In presence of cracks the operation with the 

cargo hook is prohibited. 

Two cases of cracks on the lever assy P/N 232-028-00 have been 

reported by the Onboard Systems International company. The lever is 

considered a critical component of the hook P/N 528-010-01 for the 

effects on the load (possible loss of the load). 

Since the subject lever is installed on the Agusta A 1 09E helicopters 

equipped with the cargo hook P/N 109-0810-31-133 (alone), or with the 

cargo hook P/N 109-0810-31-133 and the cargo hook 

An appropriate entry should be mode in the aircraft log book upon accomplishment. 

If ownership of aircraft has changed, please, forward to new owner. 

ALERT Page 1 of 5 
B.T. 1 09EP-78 

P/N 109-0811-75-121 , this Bollettino provides the instructions to perform 

a visual inspection of the lever, in order to determine if cracks are 

present. 

However, Agusta has in progress the evaluation and the certification of a 

hook provided with a lever not affected by these problems. 

REQUIRED MANPOWER: 

Negligible. 

WARRANTY: 

N.A. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

The following consumable material is required for compliance with this 

Bollettino: 

SPECIFICATION 

TT-N-95 type 2 

DENOMINATION 

Aliphatic naphtha 

(code 531 055030) 

Q.TY 

A.R. 

SPECIAL TOOLS: 

N.A. 

WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHANGES: 

N.A. 

REFERENCES: 

N.A. 

PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED: 

N.A. 

COMPLIANCE INSTRUCTIONS: 

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(See figures 1 and 2) 

1. Prepare the helicopter on ground for a safe maintenance, 

disconnect any power supply. 

2. In accordance with figures 1 and 2 perform a visual inspection for 

presence of cracks on the lever P/N 232-028-00 of the hook 

P/N 528-010-01 as follows: 

2.1. Clean the area with aliphatic naphtha or equivalent. 

2.2. Open the hook acting on the relevant release lever and illuminate 

with a light source . 
B.T. 1 09EP-78 

2.3. Thoroughly inspect all the edge areas of the lever. 

NOTE 

In case of doubt use a magnifying glass. 

2.4. Close the hook. 

3. Return the helicopter in ready to flight condition. 

4. Record compliance of this Bollettino in the helicopter log book. 

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Page 4 of 5 

Hook 

528-010-01 

Possible position 

of cracks 

FIGURE 1 
Hook 

528-010-01 

Lever 

232-028-00 

FIGURE 2 

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Prego spedire a questo indirizzo: Data: 

Please send to the following address: MODULO APPLICAZIONE BOLLETIINO TECNICO Date: 

TECHNICAL BULLETIN COMPLIANCE FORM 

AGUSTA S.p.A. 

VICE DIREZIONE GENERALE Numero: 

CUSTOMER SUPPORT Number: 

Via per Tornavento , 15 

21019 Somma Lombardo (VA)· ITALY Revisione: 

Tel. : +39 0331 711100 Revision: 

Fax: +39 0331 711397 

Denominazione Cliente ed lndirizzo: Telefono: 

Customer Name and Address: Telephone: 

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Data Applicazione B.T.: 

B. T. Compliance Date: 

Modello Elicottero S/N Matricola Ore Totali Ore D.U.R. 

Helicopter Model Tail Number Total Hours T.S.O. 

Note: 

Remarks: 

lnformazioni: 

Information: 

AI fine di gestire le varianti alia configurazione base, in relazione all'emissione del Bollettino Tecnico, preghiamo di voler compilare il presente modulo in tutte le sue partie spedirlo all'indirizzo sopra indicato. Si ringrazia per Ia gentile collaborazione data. 

We request your cooperation in filling this form, in order to keep out statistical data relevant to aircraft configuration up-to-date. The form should be filled in all 

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