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AD FAA-2018-0057

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AW169 helicopters. This AD requires replacing the seals, filler wedges, and handles of each emergency exit window. This AD was prompted by a report that a high level of pushing force was required to jettison some windows. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0057

Document Number

2019-19535

Type

Rule

Publication Date

September 11, 2019

Effective Date

October 16, 2019

Affected Manufacturer

Leonardo S.p.A.

Criticality

critical

Emergency

Yes

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0057

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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