# Proposed AD FAA-2020-1139: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-05-04
- Products: Leonardo
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 21, 2020, 85 FR 82972
- Comments due: February 4, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-04)
- Docket: FAA-2020-1139 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-1139, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-28076
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/39/8b/398bd1ccf1dda94ee0a983af09b08b56b117752b8eb5e34497566990ab4cbf0b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-12-21/pdf/2020-28076.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/21/2020-28076/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/105250D68F9F61E786258645006677A6.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-1139

## Summary

The FAA is proposing to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain serial-numbered Leonardo S.p.a. (Leonardo) Model A109S and AW109SP helicopters. This proposed AD would require installing a placard in the baggage compartment, revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter, and inspecting the installation of the terminal lugs. Depending on the outcome of the inspection, this proposed AD would require restoring the installation of the terminal lugs. This proposed AD would also require modifying the helicopter to shim the baggage fairing assy (fwd up) away from the circuit breaker panel and incorporating protective coverings. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of several occurrences of fire ignition and smoke in the baggage compartment. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 21, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-28076, comments due Feb 4, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/21/2020-28076/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)

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