# Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2021-11-02 · Effective 2021-11-17 · 86 FR 60364
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-23896
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Leonardo S.p.a.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 86 FR 60364
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/11/02/2021-23896/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)
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