# Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2024-05-21 · Effective 2024-06-05 · 89 FR 44547
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-11138
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Leonardo S.p.a.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 89 FR 44547
- **Publication date:** 2024-05-21
- **Effective date:** 2024-06-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2024-1295
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW169 helicopters. This AD was prompted by manufacturing defects in certain forward and aft float assemblies. This AD requires replacing certain aft float assemblies or, as an alternative, deactivating the emergency flotation system (EFS). This AD also prohibits installing certain forward and aft float assemblies. These actions are 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/2024/05/21/2024-11138/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)
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