AD 2022-11-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD Number
2022-11-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0283
FR Citation
87 FR 37226

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

A large crack detected on the tail gearbox (TGB) fitting during a scheduled inspection and the determination that certain TGB fittings are required to be inspected by the use of a borescope.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time borescope inspection of certain part-numbered TGB fittings, and depending on the inspection results, remove the affected part from service and replace with an airworthy part, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0259.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, with certain part-numbered TGB fittings installed, all serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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