airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-06-01 · Effective 2022-07-06 · 87 FR 32973
Document
Document number
2022-11557
Federal Register citation
87 FR 32973
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a.
Publication date
2022-06-01
Effective date
2022-07-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0281
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 a report of a protective sheath, installed around a fixed flight control rod, which should have been removed during assembly. This AD requires borescope inspecting certain parts, and removing any foreign object if detected, 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.