airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2023-01-13 · Effective 2023-02-17 · 88 FR 2202
Document
Document number
2023-00260
Federal Register citation
88 FR 2202
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a.
Publication date
2023-01-13
Effective date
2023-02-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0818
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR01812LA. This AD was prompted by a report of certain floats not deploying due to a faulty plunger assembly. This AD requires repairing or replacing certain float assemblies. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.