AD 2021-24-11

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

AD Number
2021-24-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0606
FR Citation
86 FR 70364

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

stress corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement on the threaded end of the main landing gear (MLG) strut in the MLG wheel assembly

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections of each affected MLG strut assembly and, depending on the findings, replacement of an affected MLG strut assembly with a serviceable assembly, or application of corrosion preventive compound, as specified in EASA AD 2019-0182

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters, all serial numbers

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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