AD 2021-22-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD Number
2021-22-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0695
FR Citation
86 FR 64813

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Installation of tail rotor gearbox assembly P/N 109-0440-01-115 on Model A109E helicopters that do not have overhaul or life limits for that part. If a tail rotor gearbox is not properly maintained it could fail, resulting in reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0031. Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0031.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109E helicopters, certificated in any category, with an affected part as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0031, dated January 22, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0031) installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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