AD 2025-21-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Leonardo | S.p.a. | Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Manufacturing defects in certain forward and aft float assemblies could result in failure of a float assembly during an emergency landing on water and could prevent a timely egress from the helicopter, which could result in injury to helicopter occupants.
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Required Actions
Replacing certain forward and aft float assemblies within 24 months or during the next accomplishment of maintenance task 95-24 or 95-25 of the Leonardo air vehicle maintenance planning information 69-B-05-21-00-00A-028A-A, or deactivating 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.
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Compliance Time
Within 24 months or during the next accomplishment of maintenance task 95-24 or 95-25 of the Leonardo air vehicle maintenance planning information 69-B-05-21-00-00A-028A-A
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Affected Aircraft
Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW169 helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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