AD 2025-07-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A report was received of a quality escape on a batch of main rotor blades (MRBs), where the tip cap had been replaced by following a procedure and using tools not in accordance with Leonardo Technical Publications.
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Required Actions
Repetitively tap inspecting certain MRBs and replacing those MRBs. Prohibit installing those MRBs.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours TIS of the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
All Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109C, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters with MRB assemblies having part number 709-0103-01-111 or 709-0104-01-111 and, narrows down that definition to 19 particular MRB serial numbers (with or without the letter "M" after the serial number) and excludes those that have been repaired in accordance with certain procedures in the material referenced within.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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