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AD FAA-2018-0720

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

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters with an oil cooler fan assembly (fan assembly) installed. This AD requires inspecting each oil cooler system pulley assembly (pulley assembly) bearing and replacing each fan assembly. This AD is prompted by reports of degraded pulley assembly bearings. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0720

Document Number

2018-16496

Type

Rule

Publication Date

August 3, 2018

Effective Date

August 20, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

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

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0720

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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