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AD 2024-07343

Published 2024-04-09 · 1 model · 3 US-registered tails affected · Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters Federal Register ↗

Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing helicopter maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) for your helicopter and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program for your helicopter, as applicable, 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.

Applicability · by US fleet size

  • LEONARDO S P A AW189 3 tails

Federal Register text

Verbatim; the Federal Register publication is the legally binding document. Cite: 89 FR 24686. View on Federal Register ↗

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 24686-24689] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-07343]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-2245; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00973-R; Amendment 39-22698; AD 2024-05-07] RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing helicopter maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) for your helicopter and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program for your helicopter, as applicable, 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.

DATES: This AD is effective May 14, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 14, 2024.