# Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2022-06-01 · Effective 2022-07-06 · 87 FR 32973
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-11557
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Leonardo S.p.a.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 87 FR 32973
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/01/2022-11557/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)
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