# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0818: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2023-01-02
- Products: Leonardo
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 12, 2022, 87 FR 41263
- Comments due: August 26, 2022
- Became: [AD 2023-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-01-02)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0818 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0818, where comments are filed)
- Project: AD-2022-00299-R
- FR document: 2022-14696
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/23/52/2352e4ed23401fe0c571e0368ec0d12179f0af93b5cda307eea015a4073905b7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-07-12/pdf/2022-14696.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-14696/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-14696-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0818

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109K2, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR01812LA. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of certain floats not deploying due to a faulty plunger assembly. This proposed AD would require repairing or replacing certain float assemblies. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 12, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-14696, comments due Aug 26, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-14696/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)

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