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AD FAA-2020-0460

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 helicopters and certain Leonardo S.p.A Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a broken extrusion rubber window seal. This AD requires installation of a reinforcement around the rubber filler wedge where the extrusion rubber window seal meets the door's emergency exit handle. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2020-0460

Document Number

2020-20764

Type

Rule

Publication Date

September 22, 2020

Effective Date

October 27, 2020

Affected Manufacturer

Leonardo S.p.A.

Criticality

critical

Emergency

Yes

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2020-0460

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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