Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 and AW189 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting certain part-numbered and serial-numbered tail rotor (T/R) actuators, reporting information, and depending on the inspection outcome, marking a part, performing an additional inspection, and removing the T/R actuator from service. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected T/R actuators. This AD is prompted by reports of incorrect installations of the T/R actuator back-end input lever. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2019-0813
Document Number
2019-27633
Type
Rule
Publication Date
December 23, 2019
Effective Date
January 7, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.A.
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2019-0813
Topics
Official Documents
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