✈️FAA Introduces New Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109C, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape on a batch of main rotor blades (MRBs). This AD requires repetitively tap inspecting certain MRBs and replacing those MRBs. This AD also prohibits installing those MRBs, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content outlines a new airworthiness directive (AD) impacting all operators of specific Leonardo helicopters, necessitating compliance through inspections and potential costly replacements of main rotor blades (MRBs). These requirements could significantly affect operational costs and regulatory compliance efforts for businesses in the aviation sector.