Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A. and AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-11-30 · Effective 2019-01-04 · 83 FR 61525
Document
Document number
2018-26071
Federal Register citation
83 FR 61525
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A. and AgustaWestland S.p.A.)
Publication date
2018-11-30
Effective date
2019-01-04
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1081
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AW189 helicopters. This AD requires replacing the tail plane lower fitting with an improved tail plane lower fitting. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the tail plane fittings of Model AW189 helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.