AD 2024-13163
Published 2024-06-17 · 2 models · 12 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 certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded deployment of the emergency life-raft system (ELS). This AD requires a one-time inspection of the life-raft installations and, depending on the results, accomplishing additional actions, 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
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 117 (Monday, June 17, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51203-51205] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-13163]
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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 117 / Monday, June 17, 2024 / Rules and Regulations
[[Page 51203]]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0235; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01376-R; Amendment 39-22747; AD 2024-10-02] 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 certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded deployment of the emergency life-raft system (ELS). This AD requires a one-time inspection of the life-raft installations and, depending on the results, accomplishing additional actions, 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 July 22, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 22, 2024.