AD 2021-05-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD Number
2021-05-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1139
FR Citation
86 FR 13987

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Leonardo S.p.a. Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Reports of several occurrences of fire ignition and smoke in the baggage compartment.

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Required Actions

Installing a placard in the baggage compartment, revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter, inspecting the installation of the terminal lugs, shimming the baggage fairing assembly (fwd up), and incorporating protective coverings.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo Model A109S helicopters, serial number (S/N) 22702, 22703, 22705, and 22706 and AW109SP helicopters with S/N up to 22386 inclusive, except S/N 22375 and S/N 22376.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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