EASA Regulations for Leonardo A109C

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo A109C.

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EASA PAD 26-088

Jul 23, 2026

Tail Rotor Drive – Tail Gear Box and Chip Detector – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal 26-088 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor drive tail gear box (TGB) and chip detector on Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters, specifically models A109AII, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP. The directive targets TGB assemblies with part number 109-0442-01 manufactured by Turbomecanica, requiring repetitive inspections to detect abnormal wear. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopter models.

Proposed AD
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109AII
  • Leonardo A109C
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109LUH
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2026-0115

Jun 15, 2026

Stabilizers – Torque Tube Assembly – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0115 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters including A109A, A109AII, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP models. It mandates inspections of the horizontal stabilizer torque tube assembly to detect debonding issues that could lead to cracks and potential loss of the horizontal stabilizer. The directive applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers of torque tube assemblies as detailed in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109A
  • Leonardo A109AII
  • Leonardo A109C
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109LUH
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2023-0105

May 23, 2023

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Duplex Bearing Housing and Slider Group Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0105 is an airworthiness directive addressing the tail rotor duplex bearing housing and slider group assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models and focuses on specific tail rotor parts identified by part numbers 109-0130-94-XXX and 109-0130-91-XXX. The directive mandates replacement and updated assembly procedures to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109C
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109LUH
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2021-0144

Jun 17, 2021

Tail Rotor — Shaft Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0144 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor shaft assemblies on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters, including models A109C, A109K2, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP. The directive mandates inspections and measurements of specific tail rotor sleeve assemblies and related components to detect cracks and prevent potential failure of the tail rotor mast.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109C
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2020-0230

Oct 22, 2020

Rotor — Main Rotor Blade Tip Cap — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0230 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the main rotor blade tip cap, part number 709-0103-29-109, installed on Leonardo S.p.A. A109E, A109K2, and A109C helicopters. The directive mandates repetitive dye penetrant inspections to detect cracks in the tip cap to prevent detachment and potential loss of helicopter control. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109C