AD 2026-02-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD Number
2026-02-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2026-0021
FR Citation
91 FR 4843

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Occurrences of a cracked main gearbox (MGB) support case have been reported on Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412EP helicopters. The MGB support case cracking can result in structural failure of the MGB support case and loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) for the helicopter by incorporating the RFM revision identified within the material referenced in EASA AD 2024-0212, as applicable by helicopter model and serial number, informing all flight crews, and thereafter, operating the helicopter accordingly.

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412EP helicopters

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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