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AD FAA-2018-0726

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 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

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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