airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2021-07-09 · Effective 2021-07-26 · 86 FR 36202
Document
Document number
2021-14690
Federal Register citation
86 FR 36202
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a.
Publication date
2021-07-09
Effective date
2021-07-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0542
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW119 MKII helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of detected smoke and burning smell during flight, caused by chafing of electrical wiring. This AD requires an inspection of the instrument panel electrical wiring, corrective actions if necessary, a modification of the wiring installation, and, for certain helicopters, an additional modification of the wiring installation, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.