airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2021-11-02 · Effective 2021-11-17 · 86 FR 60364
Document
Document number
2021-23896
Federal Register citation
86 FR 60364
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a.
Publication date
2021-11-02
Effective date
2021-11-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0885
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD was prompted by the determination that the requirement to accomplish a rated load check (RTC) on certain hoist assemblies may have been inadvertently left out of some aircraft maintenance publications (AMPs). This AD requires performing an RTC on certain part-numbered hoist assemblies with certain part-numbered hoist cables installed and corrective actions if any discrepancies are found 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.