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AD FAA-2017-1081

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A. and 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 replacing the tail plane lower fitting with an improved tail plane lower fitting. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the tail plane fittings of Model AW189 helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2017-1081

Document Number

2018-26071

Type

Rule

Publication Date

November 30, 2018

Effective Date

January 4, 2019

Affected Manufacturer

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

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2017-1081

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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