AD 2026-04-03

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 80%

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

AD Number
2026-04-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-5035
FR Citation
91 FR 9443

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Interference found in the overhead panel area between the electrical cables and adjacent connectors could result in chafing of the electrical cables, leading to a fire in the overhead panel with consequent loss of control of the helicopter.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Repetitively inspect the overhead panel and, depending on the results, repair or replace damaged wires. Modify the overhead panel on certain helicopters.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in EASA AD 2025-0094, adjusted as per the exceptions in this AD.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

All Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, certificated in any category.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.