airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2021-12-06 · Effective 2022-02-04 · 86 FR 68907
Document
Document number
2021-26334
Federal Register citation
86 FR 68907
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a
Publication date
2021-12-06
Effective date
2022-02-04
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0720
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW109SP helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of an ineligible hydraulic pump being installed on Model AW109SP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each hydraulic pump for damage and, depending on the inspections results, removing parts from service and accomplishing other corrective actions. This AD also requires removing certain parts from service before they exceed their life limits. The corrective actions are required to be accomplished 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.