Agusta A109SP (Grand New) Operators . . ?
We have a A109SP and we have had a terrible experience with the electronics in the aircraft . . .
- Both engines switching to manual during spooldown, what causes it is still a mistery to Agusta and PW since about a year ago.
- Had to replace the DAU's three times
- Uneven engine parameters, between 5-10% split in Torque or up to 20°C TOT, permament although the engines are new, have no exceedances and we have gone the whole 9 yards into troubleshooting.
- PFD MFD replacements
- Hydraulic Accumulator Replacement
- Lot's of problems with the AutoFlight System.
- Dangerously limited TR authority at higher Density Altitudes, probably making performance charts useless, even using the right techniques you have to use almost full pedal for most takeoffs, and any wind from the wrong side with weathervane you.
- Faulty AFCS actuators.
I would like to see what experiences some other operators might have had with this specific model the SP.