EASA Regulations for Leonardo AB212

9 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo AB212.

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EASA AD 2024-0104

May 24, 2024

Fuselage — Left Upper Cap Angle — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0104 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the left upper cap angle, part number 212-030-191-1, on Leonardo AB212, AB412, and AB412 EP helicopters. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of these helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and references specific service bulletins for inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412 EP

EASA AD 2022-0258

Dec 20, 2022

Main Rotor Drive — Main Transmission Support Case — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0258 is an airworthiness directive addressing the main rotor drive main transmission support case for Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It mandates inspections and possible replacement of the main transmission support case to detect and correct cracks caused by corrosion, which could compromise helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0084

May 11, 2022

Fuselage — Tailboom / Fin Spar Cap — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0084 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA that applies to Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the left-hand fin spar cap, part number 212-030-447-117, and the adjacent fin skin to detect fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive provides inspection instructions based on Leonardo service bulletins SB 212-213 and SB 412-168.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0052-E

Mar 23, 2022

Main Rotor — Hub Strap Pins — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0052-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of main rotor hub strap pins and mating strap fittings on Leonardo AB204B, AB205A-1, and AB212 helicopters. The directive targets specific main rotor hub strap pins with part number 204-012-104-005 and serial numbers starting with 'FNFS', as well as associated mating strap fittings. This action is necessary to prevent potential main rotor blade detachment due to pin failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB204B
  • Leonardo AB205A-1
  • Leonardo AB212

EASA AD 2022-0046

Mar 17, 2022

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0046 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts on Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. The directive targets potential cracks and fractures in these components that could compromise the tailboom attachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0035

Mar 7, 2022

Fuselage – Tailboom Attachment – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts due to reports of cracking and fractures that could compromise the tailboom attachment. The directive mandates inspections, replacements, and torque checks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2021-0165-E

Jul 8, 2021

Main Rotor – Hub Strap Pins – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0165-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Leonardo S.p.A. AB204B, AB205A-1, and AB212 helicopters. It targets the main rotor hub strap pins (MRHSP) with part number 204-012-104-005 and serial numbers beginning with 'FNFS', which have shown premature failure. The directive mandates immediate replacement of these affected parts to prevent main rotor blade detachment.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB204B
  • Leonardo AB205A-1
  • Leonardo AB212

EASA AD 2021-0126

May 10, 2021

Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0126 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for fuel and oil check valves on Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It specifically targets oil check valves with Part Number 209-062-520-1 and fuel check valves with Part Number 209-062-607-1 manufactured by Circor Aerospace. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks caused by incorrect torque application and requires replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2020-0062-E

Mar 17, 2020

Tail Rotor — Hub / Blade Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0062-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor hub and blade assemblies on Leonardo AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It targets specific tail rotor blades with part number 212-010-750-133 that may have manufacturing defects. The directive mandates inspection and replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP