routineRule

AD FAA-2020-0413

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.a. (Leonardo) Model A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each fire extinguisher bottle for a crack. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked fire extinguisher bottle. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2020-0413

Document Number

2020-21414

Type

Rule

Publication Date

September 29, 2020

Effective Date

November 3, 2020

Affected Manufacturer

Leonardo S.p.a.

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2020-0413

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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