AD 2021-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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