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AD FAA-2017-0619

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A) Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AW189 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the tail gearbox (TGB) fitting for a crack. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack on a TGB fitting that was found during a scheduled inspection. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2017-0619

Document Number

2018-20107

Type

Rule

Publication Date

September 21, 2018

Effective Date

October 26, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A)

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2017-0619

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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