AD 2021-21-03

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

AD Number
2021-21-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0659
FR Citation
86 FR 61060

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

damage to a rigid connecting link (rod), and loosening of the nut on the upper rod end, which could result in failure of the rod, possibly resulting in reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

a visual inspection of the affected rods for damage, cracks, or abnormal play, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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