AD 2021-20-03

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

AD Number
2021-20-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0578
FR Citation
86 FR 57577

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

incorrect adjustment of the pilot collective stick fixed friction, which could result in reduced controllability of the helicopter, and subsequent damage to the helicopter and injury to occupants

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Required Actions

a one-time measurement of the friction of the pilot collective stick assembly to verify that it is within the allowable range and, depending on findings, making an adjustment to restore the acceptable level of friction, as specified in EASA AD 2018-0203

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW169 helicopters, all serial numbers equipped with pilot collective stick assemblies having part number (P/N) 6F6711A07832 or P/N 6F6711A07831

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