# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0281: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-11-06
- Products: Leonardo
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 22, 2022, 87 FR 16120
- Comments due: May 6, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-06)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0281 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0281, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-01315-R
- FR document: 2022-05606
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fe/bb/febb3b2e2e37411fe35ad6afafbed8760f6121c9c17fb05361d08e4ec84c6bc8 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-03-22/pdf/2022-05606.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/22/2022-05606/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-05606-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0281

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109S and AW109SP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a protective sheath, installed around a fixed flight control rod, which should have been removed during assembly. This proposed AD would require borescope inspecting certain parts, and removing any foreign object if detected, 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

- Mar 22, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-05606, comments due May 6, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/22/2022-05606/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)

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