airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2021-12-20 · Effective 2022-01-24 · 86 FR 71818
Document
Document number
2021-27390
Federal Register citation
86 FR 71818
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a.
Publication date
2021-12-20
Effective date
2022-01-24
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0834
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109S and AW109SP helicopters. This AD was prompted by the discovery that rubber protection of certain electrical wiring had not been installed in the baggage avionics bay during production. This AD requires installing protective rubber borders on the edge of the baggage avionics bay frames, 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.