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EASA Regulations for Leonardo A109E

10 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo A109E.

EASA AD 2023-0105

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.

May 23, 2023
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EASA AD 2022-0153

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0004

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0153 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A109E, A109S, and A109LUH helicopters. It mandates inspections and repairs of the centre fuselage frame assembly at station 1815 due to reported cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all serial numbers of A109E and A109LUH helicopters and A109S helicopters up to serial number 22199 inclusive.

Jul 28, 2022
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EASA AD 2022-0037

[Correction] Main Rotor System — Main Rotor Rotating Scissor Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0037 is a safety directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters including models A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119MKII. It mandates inspections of the main rotor rotating scissor assembly components to detect excessive axial play and potential ball bearing dislodgement. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action procedures to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopter models.

Mar 15, 2022
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EASA AD 2021-0144

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.

Jun 17, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0031

Tail Rotor Drive — Gearbox Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0031 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor gearbox assemblies on Leonardo S.p.A. A109E helicopters. It applies to all A109E helicopters with serial numbers up to 11160 inclusive and targets specific tail rotor gearbox part numbers that are not approved for installation on these helicopters. The directive mandates replacing affected tail rotor gearbox assemblies with approved serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 22, 2021
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EASA AD 2020-0256

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0153

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. A109E helicopters, specifically serial numbers 11001 to 11674 inclusive. It mandates repetitive inspections and repairs of the centre fuselage frame assembly at station 1815, where cracks have been reported. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of affected helicopters by requiring inspections and corrective actions as per Leonardo Alert Service Bulletin 109EP-173.

Nov 17, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0230

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.

Oct 22, 2020
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EASA AD 2016-0261R1

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguisher Bottles — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0261R1 is a regulatory update addressing fire extinguisher bottles installed on Leonardo S.p.A. A109LUH, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of fire extinguisher bottles Part Number 27300-1 due to a risk of fractured bypass outlet assemblies that could impair fire suppression capability in the engine area.

Feb 13, 2020
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EASA AD 2019-0182

Landing Gear — Enhanced Main Landing Gear Strut Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0182 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. A109 helicopters, specifically the A109E, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP models. It addresses inspection requirements for the enhanced main landing gear strut assemblies with certain part numbers and serial numbers due to reported failures. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrosion prevention measures to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 26, 2019
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EASA AD 2018-0205

Main Rotor — Floating Ring Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the main rotor floating ring assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 and A119 helicopter models, including variants A109E, A109S, A109LUH, AW109SP, AW119MKII, and A119. The directive targets specific floating ring assemblies with certain part and serial numbers due to potential defects.

Sep 14, 2018
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