# Proposed AD FAA-2023-2244: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2024-05-06
- Products: Leonardo
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 21, 2023, 88 FR 88274
- Comments due: February 5, 2024
- Became: [AD 2024-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-05-06)
- Docket: FAA-2023-2244 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2023-2244, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00972-R
- FR document: 2023-28037
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/45/b0/45b04b96d561385ed3708e4a33578f04562799a26b28549572d512aed73d9f74 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-21/pdf/2023-28037.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/21/2023-28037/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2023-28037-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2023-2244

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a Model AW169 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing helicopter maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) for your helicopter and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program for your helicopter, as applicable, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 21, 2023: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2023-28037, comments due Feb 5, 2024 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/21/2023-28037/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)

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