# Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2021-07-09 · Effective 2021-07-26 · 86 FR 36202
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-14690
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Leonardo S.p.a.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 86 FR 36202
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/07/09/2021-14690/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)
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