Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate previously held by Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Model AW109SP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting and altering the rescue hoist. This AD was prompted by a report of a damaged hoist cable that detached after load application. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2018-0726
Document Number
2019-10773
Type
Rule
Publication Date
May 29, 2019
Effective Date
July 3, 2019
Affected Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A)
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2018-0726
Topics
Official Documents
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