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EASA Regulations for Leonardo AW109SP

15 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo AW109SP.

EASA AD 2023-0159

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blade Tip Caps — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0159 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of main rotor blade tip caps on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters, including A109C, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models. The directive targets specific main rotor blade assemblies identified by part and serial numbers that may have tip caps improperly installed, risking detachment during flight.

Aug 10, 2023
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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 US-2023-01-02

Equipment / Furnishings - Float Assemblies - Repair / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-01-02 addresses certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109 series helicopters and AW109SP helicopters modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SR01812LA with DART Aerospace 634.4100 Kit Series float assemblies. This directive mandates repair or replacement of specific float assemblies due to a faulty plunger assembly that can prevent float deployment. The AD aims to ensure safe emergency water landings by correcting this unsafe condition.

Jan 25, 2023
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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 2021-0255

[Correction] Rotors Flight Control — Control Rods and Levers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0255 is a safety directive addressing inspection requirements for control rods and levers in the rotors flight control system of Leonardo S.p.A. A109S helicopters equipped with TREKKER KIT (serial numbers 22735, 22736, 22737) and AW109SP helicopters (serial numbers 22407, 22408, 22409, 22412, 22414 to 22427, and 22429). The directive mandates inspection for foreign objects that could impede flight control movement.

Nov 24, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0179

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Support Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0179 is an airworthiness directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW109SP helicopters. It mandates inspections of Goodrich hoist support assemblies, part number 109-0705V04-301, due to reported corrosion issues that could compromise structural integrity and safety during hoist operations.

Jul 27, 2021
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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 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 2019-0294

Stabilizers — Vertical Fin Vibration Absorber — Inspection / Removal

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0294 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection and removal of the vertical fin vibration absorber on Leonardo S.p.A. A109S and AW109SP helicopters. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to address cracks and damage found on the vertical fin vibration absorber and surrounding structure. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and structural integrity.

Dec 4, 2019
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EASA AD 2019-0213

Hydraulic Power - Hydraulic Pumps - Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0213 is an official regulatory document addressing hydraulic pumps installed on Leonardo S.p.A. AW109SP helicopters. It mandates inspection and replacement of specific hydraulic pumps with Part Number 109-0760-42-103, which are not eligible for installation, to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the helicopters.

Aug 29, 2019
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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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EASA AD 2018-0149-E

Electrical Power — Electrical Cables — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0149-E is an emergency directive addressing electrical cable inspection and modification requirements for Leonardo S.p.A. A109S and AW109SP helicopters. It targets specific serial numbers of these helicopter models due to fire incidents caused by chafing electrical wiring in the baggage compartment. The directive mandates inspections, modifications, and operational limitations to prevent fire hazards.

Jul 13, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0120-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0149-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0120-E is an emergency directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A109S and AW109SP helicopters. It addresses a safety issue related to wire chafing that could cause fire and smoke in the baggage compartment, posing a risk of loss of control. The directive mandates modifications to the baggage fairing assembly and temporary operational restrictions until the modification is completed.

May 29, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0053-E

Main Rotor — Swashplate Support — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0053-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of the main rotor swashplate support on Leonardo S.p.A. AW109SP helicopters. It targets swashplate supports with Part Number 109-0110-05-101, which are not eligible for installation on these helicopters. The directive mandates corrective action to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Mar 8, 2018
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