airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-09-29 · Effective 2020-11-03 · 85 FR 60894
Document
Document number
2020-21414
Federal Register citation
85 FR 60894
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a.
Publication date
2020-09-29
Effective date
2020-11-03
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0413
Abstract
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.