# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0057: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2019-18-02
- Products: Leonardo
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 13, 2018, 83 FR 46424
- Comments due: November 13, 2018
- Became: [AD 2019-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-18-02)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0057 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0057, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-19736
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/69/32/69322208935b21f9f128801920986bf57990ee4450e1f6b2413d14f2e936ae55 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-13/pdf/2018-19736.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/13/2018-19736/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/663FC426E7D441018625830700724D18.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0057

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AW169 helicopters. This proposed AD would require replacing the seals, filler wedges, and handles of each emergency exit window. This proposed AD is prompted by a report that a high level of pushing force was required to jettison some windows. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 13, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-19736, comments due Nov 13, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/13/2018-19736/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)

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