# Proposed AD FAA-2026-0017: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2026-09-05
- Products: Leonardo
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 21, 2026, 91 FR 2504
- Comments due: March 9, 2026
- Became: [AD 2026-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-09-05)
- Docket: FAA-2026-0017 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-0017, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00681-R
- FR document: 2026-01049
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b5/d1/b5d1e5d6484905a4f17aaa6cfe3c6713f7d71453e5d4ae1c1bf2cc01ddd6d703 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-21/pdf/2026-01049.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/21/2026-01049/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-01049-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-0017

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a damaged spare inflation system of a certain life raft kit due to the inappropriate shipment of the parts. This proposed AD would require replacing certain life raft inflation systems and would prohibit the installation of an affected life raft inflation system on any helicopter. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 21, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-01049, comments due Mar 9, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/21/2026-01049/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)

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