# Proposed AD FAA-2021-0572: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-22-05
- Products: Leonardo
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 20, 2021, 86 FR 38242
- Comments due: September 3, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-05)
- Docket: FAA-2021-0572 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-0572, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-00391-R
- FR document: 2021-15299
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9a/83/9a833a2237731ff3e9f6e9a4681d1263a07509ad5695e775e60ea22258e3168f (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-07-20/pdf/2021-15299.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/07/20/2021-15299/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/089A08224204C7588625871900468230.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-0572

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of abnormal play on the collective torque tube on two Model AW119 MKII helicopters. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of affected torque tube assemblies for any deficiency and corrective action if necessary; and the replacement of any affected part with a serviceable part, which is terminating action for the repetitive inspections, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 20, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-15299, comments due Sep 3, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/07/20/2021-15299/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)

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