Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
Key claim: The FAA is issuing a new airworthiness directive requiring repetitive inspections of left- and right-hand ejector ducts on Leonardo AW189 helicopters and replacement of any cracked ducts to correct an unsafe condition.
Abstract
(Rule · Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration) The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the ejector ducts. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side ejector ducts, including the exhaust bracket reinforcements and reinforcement plates, and, depending on the results, replacing any affected ejector duct. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Why this matters
The FAA is issuing a new airworthiness directive requiring repetitive inspections of left- and right-hand ejector ducts on Leonardo AW189 helicopters and replacement of any cracked ducts to correct an unsafe condition.