AD 2024-09-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Manufacturing defects in certain DART Aerospace forward float and aft float with life raft assemblies, including non-conforming girt bars and incorrectly positioned belt loops, could result in failure of a float assembly during an emergency landing on water and prevent a timely egress from the helicopter, which could result in injury to helicopter occupants.
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Required Actions
Replace certain aft float assemblies or deactivate the emergency flotation system (EFS) by locking the float auto breaker in EDCU 1 or 2, pulling, locking, and tagging the breaker from the overhead circuit breaker panel, and installing a decal in clear view of the pilot. Remove each affected float assembly and send it to Leonardo for replacement with a serviceable float assembly. Prohibit installing an affected float assembly on a helicopter.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW169 helicopters, all serial numbers, with certain DART Aerospace forward float and aft float with life raft assemblies installed.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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