AD 2021-16-09

final rule
Data completeness: 80%

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD Number
2021-16-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0383
FR Citation
86 FR 50235

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion on the inlet check valve banjo fitting of emergency flotation system (EFS) float assemblies.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Visually inspect each banjo fitting installed on an affected EFS float assembly, and depending on the results, remove the banjo fitting from service. Apply corrosion inhibiting compound to each banjo fitting installed on an affected EFS float assembly. Prohibit installing an affected EFS float assembly unless the banjo fitting inspection, banjo fitting replacement, and corrosion inhibiting compound application requirements have been accomplished, as specified in an EASA AD.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Before further flight

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters with certain part-numbered and serial-numbered Aero Sekur EFS float assemblies installed, except those float assemblies marked with SB-189-25-004.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.