AD 2022-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD Number
2022-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-1584
FR Citation
87 FR 76553

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

A protruding screw on the left-hand cockpit door internal handle resulting in an interference with the collective stick travel.

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Required Actions

Inspecting each screw and depending on the results, modifying the cockpit door handle and reporting information, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0233-E. If no green paint is found during the inspection, inspecting the condition and torque of the screw and modifying the cockpit door handle. Depending on the results of the inspection, reporting any discrepancy or loose screw to Leonardo Helicopters. Additionally, prohibiting installing a pilot and co-pilot door handle assembly P/N 4F5211A02331 unless certain requirements are met.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, Model AW169 helicopters, all serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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