Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-01-18 · Effective 2022-02-22 · 87 FR 2528
Document
Document number
2022-00759
Federal Register citation
87 FR 2528
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A.)
Publication date
2022-01-18
Effective date
2022-02-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0948
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. (type certificate previously held by Agusta S.p.A.) Model A109A and A109A II helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of internal corrosion on a main rotor (M/R) blade. This AD requires repetitively inspecting affected M/R blades and accomplishing film analysis and repair in accordance with certain approved methods. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.