AD 2021-20-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD Number
2021-20-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0608
FR Citation
86 FR 57567

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of an Emergency Flotation System (EFS) float compartment to inflate during maintenance of the EFS, which could result in partial inflation of an EFS float during an emergency landing on water and subsequently preventing a timely egress from the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspecting each EFS supply hose and depending on the results, re-identifying or removing the EFS supply hose from service, as specified in an EASA AD. The work must be accomplished by a mechanic that meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 65 subpart D.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139, AW139, AB412, and AB412 EP helicopters, with an affected part as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0311, dated December 19, 2019 (EASA AD 2019-0311), installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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