# Proposed AD FAA-2021-0659: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-21-03
- Products: Leonardo
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 13, 2021, 86 FR 44657
- Comments due: September 27, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-21-03)
- Docket: FAA-2021-0659 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-0659, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2018-SW-112-AD
- FR document: 2021-17046
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/84/93/84934163f9aeb70ba74fc5f52eb14f11c35ac21498f30bdee12b143ec018d931 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-13/pdf/2021-17046.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/08/13/2021-17046/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2EE3A15149C237C7862587300059E077.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-0659

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of damage to a rigid connecting link (rod), and loosening of the nut on the upper rod end. This proposed AD would require a visual inspection of the affected rods for damage, cracks, or abnormal play, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (now 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

- Aug 13, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-17046, comments due Sep 27, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/08/13/2021-17046/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)

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