AD 2021-12-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a.

AD Number
2021-12-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0452
FR Citation
86 FR 30153

Unsafe Condition

a design deficiency which affects the primary stretcher unit of the 3-stretcher kit, if not addressed, could lead, in case of an emergency landing, to failure of the primary stretcher, possibly resulting in injury to helicopter occupants.

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Required Actions

installing a placard on the primary stretcher stating a limitation of 61 kg (134.5 lbs) for the maximum allowable weight of the occupant on the primary stretcher

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters with 3-stretcher kit part number 139084-501 installed

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