# Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2021-11-05 · Effective 2021-12-10 · 86 FR 61060
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-24151
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Leonardo S.p.a.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 86 FR 61060
- **Publication date:** 2021-11-05
- **Effective date:** 2021-12-10
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2021-0659
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of damage to a rigid connecting link (rod), and loosening of the nut on the upper rod end. This AD requires a visual inspection of the affected rods for damage, cracks, or abnormal play, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (now 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/2021/11/05/2021-24151/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)
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