# Leonardo A109E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 33601QB
- Manufacturer (registry): LEONARDO SPA
- Model: A109E
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 8
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H7EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H7EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Leonardo S.p.A.
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/leonardo-a109e

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2026-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-07): Main rotor mast/swashplate · Leonardo A109A, A109A II, A109C and 6 more. Effective Oct 2, 2026
- [AD 2026-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-09-09): Fuselage structure · Leonardo A109E and A109S. Effective Jun 17, 2026
- [AD 2025-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-01): Main Rotor Head · Leonardo A109E, A109S, AW109SP and 2 more. Effective Sep 25, 2025
- [AD 2025-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-10): Extinguishing System · Leonardo A109E, A109S and AW109SP. Effective Jun 16, 2025
- [AD 2025-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-07): Main Rotor Blades · Leonardo A109C, A109E, A109S and 1 more. Effective May 23, 2025
- [AD 2025-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-03-03): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Leonardo A109E, A109K2, A109S and 4 more. Effective Feb 19, 2025
- [AD 2024-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-15-11): Tail Rotor System · Leonardo A109C, A109E, A109K2 and 2 more. Effective Oct 21, 2024
- [AD 2023-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-25-08): Main Rotor System · Leonardo A109E, A109S, AW109SP and 2 more. Effective Feb 2, 2024
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2023-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-01-02): Emergency Equipment · Apical Industries, Inc. Emergency Float Kit (STC SR01812LA). Effective Feb 17, 2023
- [AD 2022-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-11): Tail Rotor System · Leonardo A109C, A109K2, A109E and 2 more. Effective May 5, 2022
- [AD 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022
- [AD 2021-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-11): Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck · Leonardo A109E, A109S and AW109SP. Effective Jan 14, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-10): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Leonardo A109E. Effective Dec 27, 2021
- [AD 2021-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-21-03): Rotorcraft Flight Control, Rotorcraft Servo System · Leonardo A109A, A109A II, A109C and 6 more. Effective Dec 10, 2021
- [AD 2021-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-17-10): Main Rotor Brake · Leonardo A109A, A109A II, A109C and 4 more. Effective Sep 7, 2021
- [AD 2021-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-07-05): Main Rotor Blades · Leonardo A109C, A109E and A109K2. Effective Apr 8, 2021
- [AD 2020-21-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-21): Main Rotor Head · Leonardo A109E, A109S, A119 and 2 more. Effective Nov 24, 2020
- [AD 2020-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-02): Extinguishing System · Leonardo A109E, A109S and AW109SP. Effective Nov 3, 2020
- [AD 2020-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-15-16): Tail Rotor Drive System · Leonardo A109E, A109K2, A109S and 3 more. Effective Aug 27, 2020
- [AD 2018-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-16-08): Rotorcraft Cooling Fan System · Leonardo A109E, A109S and AW109SP. Effective Aug 20, 2018
- [AD 2018-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-06-51): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Agusta A109A, A109A II, A109C and 6 more. Effective Jun 7, 2018
- [AD 2018-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-02): Main Rotor Blades · Agusta A109E, A109S, A119 and 2 more. Effective Apr 13, 2018
- [AD 2016-18-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-18-18): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Agusta A109A, A109A II, A109C and 4 more. Effective Oct 20, 2016
- [AD 2015-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-11-08): Tail Rotor System · Agusta A109C, A109E, A109K2 and 2 more. Effective Jun 24, 2015
- [AD 2015-05-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-05-52): Tail Rotor Controls · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 7 more. Effective Apr 29, 2015
- [AD 2014-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-23-02): Main Rotor Gearbox · Agusta A109E, A109K2, A119 and 1 more. Effective Dec 26, 2014
- [AD 2014-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-11-07): Main Rotor System · Agusta A109A, A109A II, A109C and 6 more. Effective Jun 18, 2014
- [AD 2014-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-09-01): Tail Rotor · Agusta A109C, A109E, A109K2 and 1 more. Effective Jun 5, 2014
- [AD 2013-16-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-21): Tail Rotor Blades · Agusta A109E. Effective Oct 30, 2013
- [AD 2013-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-20-51): Tail rotor system · Agusta A109A, A109A II, A109C and 6 more. Effective Oct 25, 2013
- [AD 2013-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-06-51): Equipment/Furnishings · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 43 more. Effective Jul 15, 2013
- [AD 2013-05-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-05-22): Tail rotor pitch control link assembly · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 5 more. Effective Apr 30, 2013
- [AD 2012-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-23-02): Powerplant system · Agusta A109E and A109S. Effective Jan 16, 2013
- [AD 2010-20-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-21): Circuit breaker · Agusta A109E. Effective Nov 9, 2010
- [AD 2009-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-12-07): Cargo hook lever · Agusta A109E, A109S, A119 and 1 more. Effective Jul 17, 2009
- [AD 2008-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-05): Tail rotor control · Agusta A109E and A119. Effective Aug 21, 2008
- [AD 2008-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-12-11): Emergency door release · Agusta A109E, A109S and A119. Effective Jul 1, 2008
- [AD 2005-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-01): Overhead panel assembly · Agusta A109E. Effective Jul 13, 2005
- [AD 2005-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-09-07): Fitting attachment bolt · Agusta A109E. Effective Jun 13, 2005
- [AD 2004-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-06): Electrical System of the Windshield Wipers · Agusta A109E. Effective Jul 9, 2004
- [AD 2004-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-02-03): Passenger compartment sliding door · Agusta A109E. Effective Mar 4, 2004
- [AD 2003-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-26-04): Rod-end of Main Rotor Head Damper · Agusta A109E. Effective Jan 15, 2004
- [AD 2002-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-12): Main transmission assembly · Agusta A109E. Effective Nov 26, 2002
- [AD 2002-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-05): Rescue hoists · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 31 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002
- [AD 2001-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-04): Passenger Compartment Sliding Doors · Agusta A109E. Effective Nov 7, 2001
- [AD 2001-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-17-16): Tail Rotor Blade · Agusta A109E. Effective Sep 13, 2001
- [AD 2000-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-09): Exhaust Ejector Locking System · Agusta A109E. Effective Feb 2, 2001
- [AD 2000-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-26-11): Tail Rotor Blades · Agusta A109E. Effective Jan 16, 2001
- [AD 2000-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-06): Aft Support Fitting · Agusta A109E and A109K2. Effective Oct 17, 2000

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2021-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-04) (historical): Fuselage Structure · Leonardo A109E. Effective Jan 10, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-17-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-17-18) (historical): Tail Rotor System · Leonardo A109C, A109E, A109K2 and 2 more. Effective Sep 7, 2021
- [AD 2018-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-08) (historical): Tail Rotor Drive System · Agusta A109E, A109K2, A109S and 3 more. Effective Apr 26, 2018
- [AD 2014-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-02-08) (historical): Tail Rotor System · Agusta A109C, A109E, A109K2 and 2 more. Effective Mar 7, 2014
- [AD 2007-26-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-26-52) (historical): Main rotor blade (MRB) · Agusta A109C, A109E and A109K2. Effective May 27, 2008
- [AD 2001-24-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-07-R1) (historical): Main Rotor Blade Tip Cap · Agusta A109C, A109E and A109K2. Effective Jul 30, 2004
- [AD 2002-25-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-51) (historical): Tail Rotor (T/R) Blade · Agusta A109E. Effective Mar 17, 2003
- [AD 2002-17-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-17-51) (historical): Tail rotor blades · Agusta A109E. Effective Nov 21, 2002
- [AD 2002-14-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-51) (historical): Tail Rotor Blade · Agusta A109E and A119
- [AD 2001-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-07) (historical): Blade Tip Cap · Agusta A109C, A109E and A109K2. Effective Jan 7, 2002
- [AD 2000-25-54](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-54) (historical): Tail Rotor Blade · Agusta A109E. Effective Mar 1, 2001
- [AD 99-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-03-10) (historical): Engine Exhaust Ejector · Agusta A109E. Effective Apr 5, 1999
- [AD 98-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-04) (historical): Main Rotor Blade Tip Cap · Agusta A109C, A109E and A109K2. Effective Mar 3, 1999

All 66: https://openairdocs.org/model/leonardo-a109e/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [SAIB SW-18-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-13): Main Transmission Plate Fitting. Issued Apr 30, 2018
- [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012
- [SAIB SW-07-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-07-34): VOR navigation loop antenna. Issued May 29, 2007
- [SAIB SW-05-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-18): . Issued Dec 1, 2004

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## STCs approved for it (63, first 50)

- [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the
Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SH3811NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3811NM): Install a combination attendant seat and patient litter kit assembly.. Aero Credit Company Inc
- [STC SH4676SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4676SW): Installation of Tail Rotor Floodlights on the upper surface of the horizontal stabilizer. DeVore Aviation Corporation of America, a New Mexico Corporation
- [STC SH638NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH638NE): Installation of Parker Model 2C35-3 fuel tank mounted auxiliary fuel boost pumps to be used interchangeably with the standard Agusta P/N 109-0611-53-1 electric fuel pumps.. Parker Hannifin Corp
- [STC SR00060DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00060DE): Installation of Belt-Driven Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System Kit P/N A109-00-011 with dual condenser blower configuration. RSG Products Inc
- [STC SR00084IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00084IB): Installation of Alternative Inflation System for Emergency Flotation System. SAAB AKTIEBOLAG
- [STC SR00182IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00182IB): Installation of the Avidyne Integrated Flight Display (IFD) Navigator(s). Horizon Design Services Ltd.
- [STC SR00227BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00227BO): Installation of Altair Avionics Corporation Digital Aircraft Data Acquisition System ADASd. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc.
- [STC SR00232BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00232BO): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. Data Transmission Unit (DTU).. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc.
- [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR00812DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00812DE): Installation of Honeywell Sky Connect Tracker III system. Cert Works LLC
- [STC SR00814DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00814DE): Installation of Garmin Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS). Cert Works LLC
- [STC SR00815NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00815NY): Installation of Oxygen Supply Stem for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Interior.. Advanced Flight System, Inc
- [STC SR00824DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00824DE): Installation of an Emergency Medical Services Interior and alternate cabin seating interior configurations. AMS Heli Design
- [STC SR00856DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00856DE): Certification of Honeywell MK XXI Helicotper Terrain Awareness and Warning System. Cert Works LLC
- [STC SR00860DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00860DE): Installation of Teledyne Battery Products Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid. Teledyne Battery Products
- [STC SR00980NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00980NY): Installation of a Sound Reduction Wall Panel System.. Advanced Flight System, Inc
- [STC SR00981NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00981NY): The installation of a support for a secondary litter.. Agusta Aerospace Corporation
- [STC SR01052DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01052DE): Installation of Non-Aviation Band FM Radio Systems. Cert Works LLC
- [STC SR01124NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01124NY-D): Installation of an Aeromedical Liquid Oxygen System.. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SR01215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01215NY): Installation of Honeywell EFIS-50 Electronic Flight Instrument System.. Agusta Aerospace Corporation
- [STC SR01456LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01456LA): Installation of Concorde RG407 Batteries. Rotorcraft Support Inc
- [STC SR01476SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01476SE): Installation of a  Supplemental Lighting System.. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc.
- [STC SR01525NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01525NY): Installation of an Emergency Medical System (EMS).. LifePort LLC
- [STC SR01577NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01577NY): Installation of a Spectrolab SX-5 Search Light System.. Agusta Aerospace Corporation
- [STC SR01676NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01676NY): Installation of an Aft Contollable Searchlight.. Agusta Aerospace Corporation
- [STC SR01812LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01812LA): Installation of Apical Industries, Inc. Emergency Float Kit.. Apical Industries Inc. dba Dart Aerospace
- [STC SR01816LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01816LA): Installation of a Medical Stretcher.. LifePort LLC
- [STC SR01829NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01829NY): Installation of a FLIR System7500 or 8000 Airborne Imaging System.. Agusta Aerospace Corporation
- [STC SR01844AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01844AT): Installation of Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SR01848NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01848NY): Increase in maximum takeoff weight from 2850 Kg to 3000 Kg.. Agusta Aerospace Corporation
- [STC SR01865LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01865LA): Installation of an Emergency Medical Rescue Stretcher.. LifePort LLC
- [STC SR01943NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01943NY): Installation of an Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS).. Leonardo Helicopters US Corporation
- [STC SR01963AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01963AT): Manufacture of Replacement Windshields.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SR01970NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01970NY-D): Installation of a Honeywell Chadwick Model 15175 VXP System.. Diagnostic Solution International LLC
- [STC SR02124SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02124SE): Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SR02139SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02139SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-355-00 and 200-369-00 Cargo Hook Fixed Provision Kits, Model 200-356-00 Cargo Hook Suspension Kit, and Model 200-357-00 Load Weigh Kit, in accordance with FAA Approved Onboard Systems Master Drawing List No. 155-160-00, Revision 2, dated September 27, 2011, or later FAA approved revision.  Installation of the Onboard Systems Model 200-355-00, 200-356-00, 200-357-00, or 200-369-00 kits in accordance with FAA approved Onboard Systems Owners Manual 120-141-00, Revision 0, dated April 25, 2011, or later FAA approved revision.  

This modification must be inspected and maintained in accordance with section ATA 5 of FAA approved Onboard Systems Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Document 123-036-00, Revision 0, dated May 5, 2011, or later FAA approved revision, and Onboard Systems Cargo Hook. Onboard Systems International
- [STC SR02150NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02150NY): Installation of an Enhanced Vision System (EVS-1000).. Leonardo Helicopters US Corporation
- [STC SR02189NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02189NY): Iinstallation of SkyTrac ISAT-100 Airborne Position/Data Communicator System.. SkyTrac Systems Ltd.
- [STC SR02232LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02232LA): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc.
- [STC SR02257CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02257CH): Install air ambulance conversion. Snaky Creek Enterprises LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC SR02258SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02258SE): Installation of a tail rotor pedal lockout kit. Dart Aerospace USA Inc.
- [STC SR02377AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02377AK): Installation of a fixed mounted Max-Viz  Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Model 1500 to include a sensor Line Replaceable Unit (LRU)  with conformal housing, power supply, Detached Electrical Box (DEB) and a glareshield-mounted, dedicated display monitor.. Avio Design Group Inc
- [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC SR02709NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02709NY): Installation of a Honeywell EVXP Health and Use Monitoring System (HUMS) and Helicopter Operations Monitoring Program (HOM) on an Agusta A109E Helicopter.. Agusta Aerospace Corporation
- [STC SR02752NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02752NY): Installation of a Garmin GNS430W System. Leonardo Helicopters US Corporation
- [STC SR02894CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02894CH): Install EMS ITS Deck with the Factory EMS Interior. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC SR02988CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02988CH): Installation of Inlet Barrier Filter system in accordance with Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. Drawing 124001-010, Revision C, dated May 26, 2011, or later FAA approved revision.. Donaldson Company Inc.

All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/leonardo-a109e/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (175, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR QMLA2026062720040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026062720040), Jun 25, 2026: PROBE. LEAKING. CREW STATES HEAVY FUEL ODOR IN AFT CABIN GOT WORSE IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT CURRENTLY OOS FOR REPAIRS. UPON INSPECTION FOUND LT LOWER FUEL QUANTITY PROBE NOT SEATED 
- [SDR QMLA2026050820029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026050820029), May 8, 2026: INVERTER. FAILED. INVERTER 1 AND SAS 1 CAUTION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RESET AND BOTH SYSTEMS FAILED AGAIN. PILOT DIVERTED TO CLOSEST SUITABLE AIRPORT TO P
- [SDR QMLA2026030220014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026030220014), Mar 1, 2026: VENT. OBSTRUCTED. FLIGHT LEG RETURNING TO BASE FROM PATIENT DROP OFF THE CREW MEMBER IN THE BACK SAID THEY COULD SMELL FUEL. I COULD NOT AND HE STATED THAT HE HAD THE WINDOW OPEN
- [SDR QMLA2024070120081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024070120081), Jun 28, 2024: UNKNOWN. ODOR. ON OUR LAST LEG HEADED BACK TO BASE AFTER DOING A BACK TO BACK FLIGHT. THE MEDIC AND I LOOKED AT EACH OTHER AND WE SIMULTANEOUSLY SAID TO EACH OTHER DOES IT SME
- [SDR QMLA2024053120057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024053120057), May 30, 2024: HYDRAULIC LINE. LEAKING. AFTER TAKEOFF FROM HOSPITAL, AIRCRAFT ATTAINED +60KTS AND +300'AGL. THE LANDING GEAR SELECTOR LEVER WAS MOVED TO THE UP POSITION TO RAISE THE LANDING GEAR FOR T
- [SDR QMLA2024050320049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024050320049), May 2, 2024: FUEL CELL. LEAKING. ON FINAL LEG OF FLIGHT CREW REPORTED FAINT FUEL SMELL IN CABIN. MX DISASSEMBLED INTERIOR TO INSPECT FUEL CELLS AND NOTED MINOR FUEL SATURATION ON THE TOP OF THE
- [SDR QMLA2024030620028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024030620028), Mar 6, 2024: UNKNOWN. ODOR. DURING SHIFT CHANGE CREW REPORTED HAVING SLIGHT FUEL SMELL IN AFT CABIN, PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY FUEL ODOR IN COCKPIT.
- [SDR QMLA2024021920021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024021920021), Feb 19, 2024: BLADDER. DETERIORATED. SLIGHT ODOR OF FUEL SMELL REPORTED IN FLIGHT
- [SDR U0GA202307072410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U0GA202307072410), Jul 6, 2023: LOCK NUT. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING THE POST FLIGHT CHECK IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SWASHPLATE SUPPORT WAS LOOSE AT ITS MOUNTING POINT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL 6
- [SDR U0GA ASR8638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U0GA%20ASR8638), Sep 9, 2022: NONE. NONE. #1 OIL CHIP CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ENGINE SHUT DOWN PER EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED AND FLUSHED #1 ENGINE OIL. INSPECTED #1 ENGINE CHIP
- [SDR QMLA2022071520041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022071520041), Jul 13, 2022: STARTER GEN. SMOKE. BURNING SMELL WAS NOTED INSIDE AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. TROUBLE SHOOTING LEAD TO #2 STARTER/GENERATOR CAUSING SMOKING ELECTRICAL SMELL.
- [SDR QMLA2022020920008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022020920008), Feb 6, 2022: UNKNOWN. ODOR. FUEL SMELL IN AIRCRAFT CABIN IN FLIGHT. (REF QMLA2022012420007 AS WELL)
- [SDR QMLA2022012420007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022012420007), Jan 22, 2022: FUEL CELL. LEAKING. FUEL SMELL IN AIRCRAFT CABIN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL SEEPING THOUGH CELL WALL MATERIAL OF BOTH LOWER FUEL CELLS.
- [SDR QMLA2021122720067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021122720067), Dec 25, 2021: NONE. USED. FUEL LEAKING FROM THE UPPER FUEL CELL WHICH IS LOCATED BEHIND THE AFT PASSENGER SEATS.
- [SDR QMLA2021092220046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021092220046), Sep 17, 2021: ANGLE. CRACKED. ON 9-17-2021 VICCA-5002 11088 N7UC CENTRAL FUSELAGE CRACK L/H SIDE ACFT TT 6202+04 WHILE PERFORMING THE 06-5300-EO-3328 A109-INSP OF CENTRAL FUSELAGE FRAME ASSY
- [SDR QMLA2021080220039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021080220039), Aug 1, 2021: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. LOOSE CONNECTIONS ON BACK LEFT CABIN MEDICAL LIGHT CAUSED FAILURE TO LIGHT. ELECTRICAL SMELL WAS REPORTED IN CABIN, SOURCE FOUND AND FIXED BY REPLACING POSITIVE
- [SDR QMLA2021061720028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021061720028), Jun 16, 2021: BLOWER. FAILED. ON 6-16-2021 PILOT REPORTED BURNING SMELL FROM BEHIND DASH UPON INSPECTION DISCOVERED ECS VENT BLOWER SQUEALING AND THEN IT STOPPED. SUSPECT VENT BLOWER OR ITS 
- [SDR QMLA2021051020023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021051020023), May 7, 2021: FRAME. UNSERVICEABLE. ON 5-7-21 DURING EO# 06-5300-EO-3328 INSP OF CENTRAL FUSELAGE FRAME ASSY AT STA 1815 STEP 5 DISCOVERED CRACK ON INNER FWD ANGLE PER FIG 2 PG 10 CRACK BOUNDRY DE
- [SDR QMLA2021042920021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021042920021), Apr 27, 2021: TAIL BOOM. CRACKED. CRACK DAMAGE MEASURING 3" LONG WAS NOTED ON THE STA 4960 FRAME ASSY P/N 109-0340-03-261 AT WL 860/BL560. REPAIR OF THE DAMAGE WAS PERFORMED VIA REPAIR DOUBLER I
- [SDR QMLA2021042020020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021042020020), Apr 19, 2021: CABIN AIR SYS. ODOR. PIREP: SMELL OF UNBURNED JET FUEL IN CABIN AND COCKPIT. MECHANIC GAINED ACCESS TO AFT FUEL TANK COMPARTMENT AND CHECKED FOR ANY LEAKS OR POOLING FUEL IN FUEL TA
- [SDR QMLA2021040920018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021040920018), Apr 6, 2021: FRAME. CRACKED. DURING AIRFRAME A5450 INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKS IN STATION 4960 FRAME IN AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT.
- [SDR QMLA2020110620059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2020110620059), Nov 4, 2020: FUEL CELL. LEAKING. ON 11042020 PILOT REPORTED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FWD/AFT EDGES OF THE RT MLG WHEEL WELL AND THE 2 DRAIN HOLES BETWEEN THE ELECTRIC 
- [SDR QMLA2020070620032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2020070620032), Jul 6, 2020: STRINGER. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION A .500" CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE STRINGER.
- [SDR QMLA202007062033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA202007062033), Jul 2, 2020: WEB. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION FOUND CRACK IN WEB AND WORKING/LOOSE RIVETS COMMON WITH THE AFT FRAME.
- [SDR 2A6R2020041555901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2020041555901), Apr 15, 2020: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, CRACKS WERE FOUND ON 2 BULKHEADS. LOCATION IS APPROXIMATELY F.S. 3525, ROUGHLY LOCATED ON THE BULKHEADS BENEATH THE AFT TRANSMISSION S
- [SDR QMLA2020062320029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2020062320029), Mar 27, 2020: STRINGER. CRACKED. STRINGER CRACKED @ FS 5315 BL 145 AND CHAFE HOLE IN DECK COVER @ FS 4820 BL 375. FOUND DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, AND AIRCRAFT IS STILL CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE.
- [SDR QMLA2020032420015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2020032420015), Mar 24, 2020: ANGLE. CRACKED. CRACKS FOUND IN 5 PIECES OF SUPPORTING STRUCTURE OF # 1 TAILROTOR DRIVESHAFT BEARING MOUNT. AM SERVICE ENGINEERING WORKING WITH AGUSTA ON REPAIR. *** THIS AIRCR
- [SDR QMLA2020012102002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2020012102002), Jan 20, 2020: UNKNOWN. ODOR. DURING FLIGHT, THERE IS A SMELL OF FUEL IN THE AIRCRAFT CABIN. NO DETERMINATION OF WHAT CAUSED THE FUEL SMELL AT THIS TIME. AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY OOS TO DETERMI
- [SDR QMLA2019062419055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2019062419055), Jun 24, 2019: SKIN. CRACKED. TAIL BOOM SKIN CRACK AT STA 7000, WL 1065, 1.50 INCHES LONG, DISCOVERED DURING DAILY INSPECTION BY MECHANIC. ENGINES S/N33025 5579+35TT 17504.00FC S/N33028 5492
- [SDR QMLA2019032619031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2019032619031), Mar 26, 2019: TUBE. CRACKED. STRONG FUEL SMELL IN AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. DURING TROUBLE SHOOTING DISCOVERED A CRACKED FCU RETURN FUEL TUBE BELOW THE NR 1 ENGINE DECK.
- [SDR QMLA2018123118139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018123118139), Dec 31, 2018: MOUNT. CRACKED. FOUND SEVERAL CRACKS AT AFT BULKHEAD STA 3525 ON BOTH THE LT AND RT SIDES ALONG WITH THE INNER MAIN GEARBOX TRANSMISSION MOUNT LT CRACKED THAT MOUNTS TO THE AFT
- [SDR QMLA2018121218132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018121218132), Dec 12, 2018: ACTUATOR. UNSERVICEABLE. UNCOMMANDED YAW INPUTS DURING FLIGHT.
- [SDR QMLA2018111318122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018111318122), Nov 11, 2018: FITTING. CRACKED. UPON EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION FOUND A CRACK IN THE COUNTER TORQUE CROSSBEAM FITTING PLATE. INSPECTION WAS ACCOMPLISHED DUE TO AIR METHODS EO, 06-5300-EO-2416.
- [SDR QMLA2018101618113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018101618113), Oct 16, 2018: CHIP DETECTOR. ACTIVATED. XMSN OIL CHIP (YELLOW CAUTION LIGHT) ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RFM SUPPLEMENT PAGES, ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE CAUTION LIGHT WITH MOMENTAR
- [SDR QMLA201808218098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA201808218098), Aug 20, 2018: VERTICAL GYRO. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO MAKE LEFT AND RIGHT UN-COMMANDED ROLL INPUTS. THE INPUTS INCREASED IN AMPLITUDE AND RATE OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT TWO MINUTES. NO AIRCRAFT 
- [SDR QMLA2018072018086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018072018086), Jul 17, 2018: ACTUATOR. UNSERVICEABLE. ON TAKE OFF PILOT FELT UNCONTROLLED ROLL. ABORTED TAKE OFF AND RETURNED TO BASE.
- [SDR QMLA2018062918076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018062918076), Jun 29, 2018: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. AFT BULKHEAD CRACKS AT STA 9725 WL 1564.1 DISCOVERED DURING DAILY INSPECTION BY MECHANIC.
- [SDR QMLA201804268047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA201804268047), Apr 25, 2018: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. ON APPROACH, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED TO FULLY EXTEND AND LOCK DOWN. USED EMERGENCY DOWN AND AT THAT TIME THE LEFT DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION ILLUMINAT
- [SDR QMLA2018010618002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018010618002), Jan 6, 2018: WIRE. BROKEN. THE NUMBER TWO ENGINE FLAMED OUT ON CLIMB-OUT AND SHOWED NO FUEL PRESSURE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE FUEL PRESSURE REAPPEARED AND THE ENGINE RESTARTED WITH NO FURT
- [SDR QMLA2017112617131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017112617131), Nov 26, 2017: LINE. LOOSE. AFTER TAKEOFF, NOTICED MAIN GEARBOX OIL PRESSURE DROPPING BUT INITIALLY STAYING IN ACCEPTABLE RANGE WITH NO SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE. FLIGHT CONTINUE
- [SDR QMLA2017111617126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017111617126), Nov 16, 2017: FITTING. CRACKED. LT TRANSMISSION DECK FITTING CRACKED.
- [SDR 2017FA0000386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000386), Aug 9, 2017: BLADE. DAMAGED. NUMBER 4 MAIN ROTOR TIP DETACHED DURING FLIGHT. ACFT LANDED SAFELY ON GROUND. TAIL ROTOR HUB, MAIN ROTOR HUB AND ALL FOUR MAIN ROTOR BLADES REMOVED AND SENT TO 
- [SDR QMLA2017080317076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017080317076), Aug 3, 2017: PANEL. DELAMINATED. ON REMOVAL OF LOWER FUEL CELL INSPECTION PANELS, DISCOVERED THE LOWER RT FUEL CELL WAS LEAKING FUEL AT THE FWD AND AFT FUEL PROBE PANELS. FUEL PROBE PANELS ARE 
- [SDR QMLA2017072317070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017072317070), Jul 23, 2017: BLOWER. FAILED. AFTER TAKE OFF DURING CLIMB OUT, THE NR 2 ENGINE OIL TEMP. ROSE TO 120 DEGREES. AND A HIGH OIL TEMP CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT STARTED DESCENT AND AFTER L
- [SDR QMLA2017060217057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017060217057), Jun 2, 2017: WIRE. DAMAGED. WHEN PILOT PULLED AIRCRAFT INTO HOVER, THE NR 1 ENGINE SHUT DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND TWO WIRES THAT HAD PULLED OUT OF THERE SPLICES. THIS WAS A REPEAT OF SA
- [SDR QMLA2017060217056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017060217056), Jun 2, 2017: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER DEPARTURE, ON A TRAINING FLIGHT, RAISED THE GEAR AND GOT A RED GEAR UNSAFE INDICATION, ESTABLISHED A STEADY CRUISE AT 80KIAS AND CHECKED INDICATIONS AND H
- [SDR QMLA2017052917053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017052917053), May 29, 2017: LANDING GEAR. COLLAPSED. PILOT INDICATED HIGH OIL TEMP RED LIGHT CAUTION IN CRUISE FLIGHT, OTHER INDICATIONS IN THE GREEN. PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. PILOT AND CREW INDICATED 3 GR
- [SDR QMLA2017050817050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017050817050), May 8, 2017: FUEL CELL. LEAKING. IN FLIGHT CREW REPORTED AN ODOR OF FUEL THROUGHOUT THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT THE LT FORWARD FUEL CELL HAD A SMALL PIN HOLE SIZE LEAK AROU
- [SDR QMLA2017050817048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017050817048), May 8, 2017: SUPPORT FRAME. CRACKED. THE PILOTS AFT DOOR POST IS CRACKED AT JUNCTION WHERE THE POST ATTACHES TO THE FLOOR. THE CRACK STARTS ON THE INSIDE AND REACHES AROUND TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE
- [SDR QMLA2017042717044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017042717044), Apr 27, 2017: FUEL. ODOR. APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT CREW REPORTED AN ODOR OF FUEL THROUGHOUT THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO BASE.

All 175: https://openairdocs.org/model/leonardo-a109e/reports.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Agusta A109E](https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-a109e): 55 registered aircraft, registry code 0260101
- [Agusta S P A Construzioni Aero A109E](https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-s-p-a-construzioni-aero-a109e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0260659
- [Agustawestland A109E](https://openairdocs.org/model/agustawestland-a109e): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0260115

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