AD 2021-23-04

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

AD Number
2021-23-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0697
FR Citation
86 FR 68892

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

cracking in the center fuselage frame assembly in the intersection of the lateral pylon and floor spar at station (STA) 1815 on the left- and right-hand sides

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections of the intersection of the lateral pylon and floor spar at STA 1815 for cracking and, depending on the findings, repair, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109E helicopters, serial numbers 11001 through 11674 inclusive

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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