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- Leonardo S.p.a.
- Revision
- 17
- Revised
- July 6, 2026
- Status
- Current
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- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 29, Part 21
- Models
- 2
- Registered
- 165 aircraft
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| AW139 | Formerly Agusta S.p.A. | |
| AB139 | Formerly Agusta S.p.A. |
Airworthiness directives · 76
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
R00002RD
REVISION 17
Leonardo S.p.a.
AB139
AW139
July 6, 2026
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R00002RD
This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No.R00002RD prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the Type Certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder Leonardo S.p.a .
Helicopter Division
Piazza Monte Grappa, 4
00195 – Rome, Italy
Type Certificate Holder Record: Agusta S.p.A. was previous name of TC holder. The company name change
history is presented below.
Type Certificate Holder Period
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Giovanni Agusta Via Giovanni
Agusta, 520; 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA) – Italy
28 May 1975 –
29 November 1988
Agusta S.p.A. Via Giovanni Agusta, 520; 21017 Cascina
Costa di Samarate (VA) – Italy
30 November 1988 -
19 December 1996
Agusta un’azienda di Finmeccanica S.p.A. Via Giovanni
Agusta, 520; 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA) – Italy
20 December 1996 -
27 December 1999
Agusta S.p.A. Via Giovanni Agusta, 520; 21017 Cascina
Costa di Samarate (VA) – Italy
28 December 1999 -
31 May 2011
AgustaWestland S.p.A. Via Giovanni Agusta, 520; 21017
Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA) – Italy
1 June 2011 -
30 July 2014
AgustaWestland S.p.A. Piazza Monte Grappa, 4; 00195
Roma - Italy
31 July 2014 -
31 December 2015
Finmeccanica S.p.A., Helicopter Division Piazza Monte
Grappa, 4; 00195 Roma - Italy
1 January 2016 -
14 July 2016
Leonardo S.p.A., Helicopters Piazza Monte Grappa, 4;
00195 Roma - Italy
since 15 July 2016
I. Model AB139 (S/N 31001 through S/N 31054) and Model AW139 (S/N 31055 onwards). See NOTE 9.
(Transport Helicopter: Category A, Approved April 10, 2006; Category B, Approved December 20, 2004.)
Engine. Two (2) Pratt and Whitney Canada Inc. PW PT6C-67C,
Type Certificate No. E00068EN
Free turbine turboshaft engines with FADEC.
Or;
Two (2) Pratt and Whitney Canada Inc. PW PT6C-67C1,
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Type Certificate No. E00068EN
Free turbine turboshaft engines with FADEC.
(SEE NOTE 19)
Fuel.
For all temperatures:
Jet A-1, JP5, JP8, JP8+100, GOST 10227, GOST 10227 RT
Oil. For all temperatures:
MIL-PRF-83282 Hydraulic Oil
Alternative for low temperatures MIL-PRF-5606
MIL-PRF-23699F Transmission Oil
For engine oils see Engine Maintenance Manual
For detailed information see Section I
of the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Installed Engine Limits.
Max torque Max ITT Max gen Speed Max Output Shaft speed
% (Lbft)
°C rpm rpm
OEI 2 ½ min
160% (400) 835 40500 21000 (21420)*
OEI Continuous 140% (350) 775 39100 21000 (21420) *
Take Off 5 min
110% (275) 775 39100 21000 (21420) *
Maximum continuous
100% (250)
735 38200 21000 (21420) *
(*) For Category-A take off / landings below 90 KIAS and for external load operations.
Transmission limits. Power (hp) @ 100% NR
MCP Max Continuous OEI
1400
2 ½ min OEI
1600
MCP Max Continuous AEO
1000 (x 2)
TOP Take-Off AEO
1100 (x 2)
Rotor Limits. Power OFF: 90% < Nr < 116%
Power ON: 95% < Nr < 106%
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Air Speed Limits. VNE Power On = 167 KIAS. See approved Rotorcraft Flight
Manual for variations with density altitude.
VLE/VLO (gear extended/gear operating) = 150 KIAS/150 KIAS
OEI/Power Off = 147 KIAS . See approved Rotorcraft Flight
Manual for variations with density altitude.
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Center of Gravity (C. G.) Range:
-0.070 70.000 0A08
131850 6400
020
3.504
5800
560.
5400
STA Im
4800
5.071
4600
4400 -4400
-0.08฿ +0.120
02000
0.12 -0.08 0.04 0.08 0.12 0.16
BL [m]
139G0290T044/2 Issue A ICN-39-A-151000-A-A0126-0002-A-05-1
Weight And Longitudinal Cg Envelope Weight And Lateral Cg Envelope
Empty weight Center of Gravity Range. None
Ambient Temperature Limitations.
22000
USE HEAVY LINE IF NO TEMPERATURE OR
ALTITUDE RESTRICTION IS APPLICABLE
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
-2000
4000
-6000
-8000
-10000
160
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE [°C] ne NIAS
39G0290T006/2 ssue C
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Datum. Longitudinal station 0 (datum) is 3160 mm forward of the front
jack point. Lateral station 0 (datum) is ± 905 mm inboard of each
main jack point and coincides with the rotorcraft longitudinal plane
of symmetry.
Levelling Means. Plumb line from ceiling reference point to index plate on floor of
passenger cabin located at STA=5055 mm and BL=750 mm
(LHS).
Maximum weights. 6400 kg (see NOTE 11)
- (Taxi and ramp) 6450 kg (see NOTE 11)
- (Take-off) 6400 kg (see NOTE 11)
- (Landing) 6400 kg (see NOTE 11)
Minimum Crew. One (1) for VFR;
Two (2) for IFR.
(See also “Equipment” and NOTE 5.)
For NVG operations, two (2) pilots or one (1) pilot and one (1)
crewmember are required. Both pilots (or pilot and crew member)
must be equipped with appropriate Night Vision Goggles. (see
NOTE 12)
Number of Seats. 17 (2 crew – 15 passengers maximum)
Maximum Baggage. 200 kg (440 lb)
Fuel Capacity. Total: 1588 liters (see Note 18)
Unusable for tank: 10 liters
Engine Oil Capacity (single). 8.45 U.S. Quarts (8.0 liters)
Maximum Altitude for take off and landing. 14,000 ft pressure altitude or density altitude, whichever is lower
Maximum Operating Altitude. 20,000 ft pressure altitude or density altitude, whichever is lower
10,000 ft pressure altitude in icing conditions (see NOTE 13)
Rotor Blades and Control Movements. For rigging information, refer to the AB139/AW139 Maintenance
Manual.
Import Requirements. To be considered eligible for operation in the United States, each
aircraft manufactured under this Type Certificate must be
accompanied by a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export or
certifying statement endorsed by the exporting foreign civil
airworthiness authority which states the following (in the English
language):
“The rotorcraft covered by this certificate has been examined,
tested and found to conform to the type design approved under
FAA Type Certificate No. R00002RD and to be in condition for
safe operation.”
The only aircraft eligible for import into the United States are those
aircraft with the 4-displays configuration defined in LHs Report
Baggage compartment max pressure load 300 kg/m2 (61 lb/sq. ft)
Baggage compartment max tied-up load 200 kg (440 lb) (See NOTE 10)
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No. 139G0000P005/02, “AB139 Type Design Definition – 4
Display Configuration,” and Report No. 139G0000P005/03,
“AW139 Type Design Definition – Long Nose Configuration.”
LHs reports 139G0000P005/02 and 139G0000P005/03 are
volumes 2 and 3 of the basic LHs report 139G0000P005, “AB139-
Type Design Definition,” Rev. H, dated June 7, 2007. (See NOTE
5).
Aircraft with a Laser Arm Interlock Panel installed are not eligible
for import. (See Note 14).
Refer to the applicable bilateral agreement to verify eligibility for
import into the United States of both new and used aircraft based
on the scope of the agreement, to identify any required statements
by the exporting authority on the export certificate of airworthiness
(or equivalent document), and for procedures for coordinating
exceptions to conformity statements on these documents. Refer to
FAA Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft, for
requirements for issuance of an airworthiness certificate for
imported aircraft.
Certification Basis: (1) 14 CFR 21.29 and Part 29, Amendments 29-1 through 29-45.
(2) Appendix B to Part 29, Amendment 29-40.
(3) 14 CFR 36, Appendix H, Amendment 36-1 through
Amendment 36-25.
(4) Special Condition is made in accordance with 14 CFR 21.16 as
follows: Special Condition No. 29-0010-SC, High Intensity
Radiated Fields (HIRF), dated Feb. 19, 2004.
(5) Equivalent Level of Safety Findings issued against:
(a) 14 CFR 29.1305, as documented in AB139 FAA Memo
dated Dec. 20, 2004.
(b) 14 CFR 29.1321, as documented in AB139 FAA Memo
dated Dec. 20, 2004.
(6) Special Condition No. 29-027-SC for Search and Rescue
Automatic Flight Control System (See Note 16)
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority, ENAC, originally type-
certificated this rotorcraft under its Type Certificate Number A415.
The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type Certificate
Number R00002RD. Effective September 28, 2003, the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this rotorcraft
on behalf of ENAC, under EASA Type Certificate Number R.006.
Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable
airworthiness regulations (See Certification Basis) must be
installed in the helicopter for certification.
See LHs Report No. 139G0840W002 - Equipment List or No.
139G0840W005 – Equipment List (Long Nose Configuration).
The installation of the following is mandatory for Category-A
operations:
- Service Bulletin P&WC S.B. 41020; and
- Honeywell Primus EPIC software P/N MM7030191-004 or
later approved software.
The installation of the following is mandatory for Single Pilot VFR
operations:
- Traffic Advisory System (TCAS), RFM Supplement 25
- Quick Reference Handbook (QRH), LHs Publication Code
502500032, latest issue; and
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- Map / QRH Holder, P/N 4G2510F00111, P/N
4G2510F00113, or equivalent.
The installation of the following is mandatory for Night Vision
Goggle Operations:
- NVIS compatible lighting systems P/N 4G3360F00111; and
- Honeywell Primus EPIC software version 4.8 or later approved
software.
The installation of the following is mandatory for operating in
icing conditions:
- Full Ice Protection System kit (P/N 4G3000F00211)
Refer to approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual for other approved
mandatory and optional equipment.
Service information. Leonardo Service bulletins, structural repair manuals, vendor
manuals, aircraft flight manuals, and overhaul and maintenance
manuals, which contain a statement that the document is
(ENAC/EASA) approved, are accepted by the FAA and are
considered FAA approved. These approvals pertain to the
approved type design only.
Flight Manual. ENAC/EASA approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual (4-Display
Configuration), 139G0290X002, dated November 25, 2004, or
later approved revision (See NOTE 5 and NOTE 17).
Maintenance Manual. Maintenance Planning Information 39-A-AMPI-00-P
Maintenance Publication 39-A-AMP-00-P.
NOTES
NOTE 1
Current weight and balance report including loading instructions and list of equipment included in the certificated
empty weight, must be provided for each helicopter at the time of original airworthiness certification.
NOTE 2
All placards indicated in the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual must be installed in the appropriate location.
NOTE 3
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the helicopter is contained in the Manufacturer’s Maintenance
Manual provided with each helicopter. Life limited components and associated retirement times are presented in
Chapter 4 and must be replaced in accordance therewith.
NOTE 4
The model AB139/AW139 rotorcraft employs electronic engine controls, commonly named Full authority Digital
Engine Controls (FADEC), that are recognized to be more susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) than
rotorcraft that have non-electronic controls. (EMI may be the result of radiated or conducted interference.) For this
reason modifications that add or change systems that have the potential for EMI, must either be qualified to a
standard acceptable to the FAA or tested at the time of installation for interference with the FADEC. This type of
testing must employ the particular FADEC diagnostic techniques and external diagnostic techniques. The test
procedure must be FAA approved.
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NOTE 5 The FAA Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) is identical to the ENAC/EASA approved RFM with exceptions for
Minimum Flight Crew limitations and identification of Noise Characteristics. Unique FAA approved pages are
marked as “FAA Approved” and must be included in the FAA manual to reflect the differences noted below:
1. Section 1, LIMITATIONS, MINIMUM FLIGHT CREW:
Requires two pilots for VFR and two pilots for IFR. For Single Pilot VFR operations, refer to RFM Supplement
32.
2. Section 4, Performance Data, NOISE CHARACTERISTICS:
Model: AB139 Engine Pratt and Whitney PT6C-67C & PT6C-67C1 Gross Weight 6400 kg
Configuration
Level Flyover
EPNL (EPNdB)
Take Off
EPNL (EPNdB)
Approach
EPNL (EPNdB)
100 % NR 102 % NR 100 % NR 102 % NR
Clean aircraft
No external kits Installed
89.5
90.4
90.9
92.7
93.2
NOTE 6
The LHs Model AB139/AW139 incorporates an integrated avionics system using software-based line replaceable
units (LRU) which share a digital signal transmission bus. The software configuration of the AB139/AW139, as
delivered from production, is critical to the proper operation of the avionics and cockpit instrumentation system.
Modification to the LRU software supplied with the AB139/AW139, replacement of an LRU with a different LRU,
addition of new LRU, or alteration of an LRU interface could adversely affect the airworthiness of the certified
software. No changes to the integrated avionics system should be made without coordination with the FAA Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO) having jurisdiction over the modifier.
NOTE 7
The hydraulic fluids must conform to MIL-PRF-83282 or MIL-PRF-5606 which is an alternate for low Temperature
operation - see LIMITATIONS Section of the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual. The Landing Gear Shock
Absorber must be filled only with MIL-PRF-5606.
NOTE 8
Any changes to the type design of this helicopter by means of an amended type certificate (TC), supplemental type
certificate (STC), or amended STC, requiring instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA's) must be submitted
thru the project aircraft certification office (ACO) for review and acceptance by the Fort Worth -Aircraft Evaluation
Group (FTW-AEG) Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) prior to the aircraft delivery, or upon issuance of the
first standard airworthiness certificate for the affected aircraft, whichever occurs later as prescribed by Title 14 CFR
21.50. Type design changes by means of a field approval that require ICA's must have those ICA's reviewed by the
field approving FSDO.
NOTE 9
The AB139 and AW139 are two names of the same product. They identify two production batches manufactured in
conformity with the same Type Design.
Manufacturer's eligible serial numbers:
- S/N 31001 to S/N 31054: AB139 designation, manufactured by Agusta S.p.A. in Italy (*), (**)
- S/N 31055 to S/N 31157: AW139 designation, manufactured by Agusta S.p.A.in Italy (*), (**)
- S/N 31201 to S/N 32999: AW139 Long Nose Configuration, manufactured by Agusta S.p.A.in Italy under EASA
Production Certificate IT.21G.0007 (**)
- S/N 41001 to S/N 41023: AW139 designation, manufactured by Agusta S.p.A. in USA (*), (**)
- S/N 41201 to 41999: AW139 Long Nose Configuration, manufactured by Agusta Aerospace Corporation (AAC)
in USA under FAA Production Certificate PC 120NE (***)
(*) Already manufactured and not anymore in production.
(**) Effective on 1 June 2011, the Agusta S.p.A. name was changed into AgustaWestland S.p.A.;
Effective on 1 January 2016, AgustaWestland S.p.A. ownership was transferred to Finmeccanica S.p.A.;
Effective on 28 July 2016, Finmeccanica S.p.A. name was changed into Leonardo S.p.A.
(***) Effective on 24 August 2006, the Agusta Aerospace Corporation (AAC) name was changed to
AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation (AWPC).
Effective 09 June 2026, AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation name was changed to Leonardo
Helicopters United States Corporation (LHUSC).
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Where not specifically declared, the content of this TCDS is applicable to both the AB139 and AW139.
NOTE 10
The installation of the restraint net anchoring system (P/N 3G2550F00113) and the restraint net (P/N
3G2550F00311) permits the maximum load carried in the baggage compartment to be increased to 300 Kg. For
detailed information, refer to Supplement 31 of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
NOTE 11
Operation of the aircraft with MTOW up to 6800 kg is permitted according to RFM 139G0290X002 Supplement N°
50 if kit P/N 4G0000F00111 is installed.
Operation of the aircraft with a maximum gross weight up to 7000 kg is permitted provided kit (P/N
4G0000F00311) is installed, and the limitations and procedures within RFM 139G0290X002 Supplement 90 are
adhered to.
NOTE 12
Night Vision Goggle operations may be granted by the local civil aviation authority if the rotorcraft is operated
according to the limitations and procedures within RFM 139G0290X002 Supplement 60. The rotorcraft
configuration involving internal and external light emitting and reflecting equipment approved for use with NVGs is
described in Report 139G3360A001 “AW139 NVG Compatibility Reference Handbook”. Subsequent modifications
and deviations to the NVG helicopter configuration shall be managed in accordance with LHs document
139G3360E001 “AW139 Helicopter NVG Policy”.
NOTE 13
Operation in known ice conditions is permitted according to RFM 139G0290X002 Supplement 71 if Ice Protection
System kit (P/N 4G3000F00211) is installed. The aircraft configuration approved for use in icing conditions is
described in Report 139G3000A001 “AW139 Icing compatibility Reference Handbook”.
NOTE 14
Class IIIa, IIIb or higher laser devices are not FAA approved. Therefore, the laser arm interlock panel installation is
not approved for the following kits:
• SX-16 Nightsun Searchlight (reference supplement 29 of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual)
• Sea FLIR II (reference supplement 36 of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual)
• Star Safire Series FLIR (reference supplement 43 of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual)
• FLIR Wescam MX 15 Series (reference supplement 52 of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual)
• Talon FLIR (reference supplement 64 of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual)
• LEO III HD FLIR (reference supplement 92 of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual)
NOTE 15
The FAA approved installation of a Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) only applies to the
3G3406P03611 TCAS II Climb RA Inhibit variant.
NOTE 16
The FAA has certified the Search and Rescue (SAR) Automatic Flight Control System for Epic Phase 7 (listed as
EB 7030191-00112 on the SYS CONFIG page of the MFD) only when configured with Display Unit series DU-
1080N-3 part number 7036350-812.
The EPIC software version is verified via the MFD – set SYSTEM page, select SYS CONFIG and verify Top Level
System Part Number. Reference the COCKPIT/ENGINE PRE-START CHECKS within the Normal Procedures
section of the rotorcraft flight manual.
NOTE 17 EMI incompatibility for all optional equipment included in the RFM 139G0290X002 is detailed in the document
139G9850A001 “AW139 EMI Compatibility Reference Handbook”.
NOTE 18
NOTE 19
NOTE 20
For the Auxiliary Fuel Tank (RFM Supplement 15) and for the Longitudinal Fuel Tank (RFM Supplement 65) the
total fuel is 2088 lt. The unusable does not change with respect to the basic configuration.
Installation of both engine models, PW PT6C-67C and PW PT6C-67C1, is not permitted on the same helicopter at
the same time.
Kit Dual Cargo Hook (P/N 4G2592F00111) design change compliance is to 14 CFR Part 29 Amendment 29-1
through 29-55, dated January 31, 2012.
NOTE 21 PEDs sensitive equipment, which are under the responsibility of the TC Holder and are declared as Non-PED
tolerant, or have PED tolerance limitations are reported in the document 139G9850A002 “AW139 Non-PED
Tolerant Reference Handbook.
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