EASA Regulations for Leonardo AW189

38 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo AW189.

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EASA AD 2020-0271R1

Oct 8, 2026

Main Rotor – Swashplate Boot – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0271R1 is an updated regulation addressing inspection requirements for the main rotor swashplate boot on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, and AW189 helicopters. It focuses on the inspection and maintenance of the affected main rotor swashplate boot part number 3G6230V00251 and its bonded stainless steel external rings to prevent in-flight failures. The directive mandates detailed inspections and adhesive restoration to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2026-0192

Oct 6, 2026

Fuselage – Tail Gearbox Fitting – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0192 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the tail gearbox fitting Part Number 4F5350A04152 on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of the AW189 and requires inspection for cracks and corrosion due to reported fatigue cracking caused by mechanical damage to the anti-corrosion coating. The directive mandates a one-time inspection and reporting to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA PAD 26-115

Sep 24, 2026

Tail Rotor – Damper Bracket – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-115 is a proposed directive addressing the inspection of the tail rotor damper bracket Part Number 8G6420A00831 installed on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It requires repetitive inspections to detect cracks or corrosion on the affected tail rotor damper bracket to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the AW189 helicopter model.

Proposed AD
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2023-0161

Aug 16, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0161 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with either General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Air Vehicle Maintenance Planning Information documents. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and life limits for components on these helicopters.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2023-0149

Jul 19, 2023

Engine Exhaust – Ejector Duct – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0149 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It addresses potential cracking damage in the ejector duct parts on both left-hand and right-hand sides of the engine exhaust system. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected ejector ducts to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2021-0131R1

Apr 25, 2023

Placards and Markings — Stretcher Unit / Placard — Installation

The document titled "Placards and Markings — Stretcher Unit / Placard — Installation" is an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) 10061971 issued to AEROLITE AG for installation on Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters model AW189. It addresses the requirements for placards and markings related to the installation of stretcher units in these helicopters. The document ensures proper identification and safety compliance for the modified aircraft.

Agency Decision
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2022-0214

Oct 21, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Life-Raft System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0214 is an airworthiness directive addressing the emergency life-raft system on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected emergency life-raft control cables and assemblies to prevent uncommanded deployment. The directive applies to helicopters with serial numbers 49007 through 49079, 89001 through 89012, and 92001 through 92010, excluding certain serial numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2022-0177

Aug 26, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0177 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2022-0010

Jan 20, 2022

Navigation - Glide Slope Antenna — Inspection / Cleaning / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0010 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, cleaning, and replacement requirements for the glide slope antenna and its coaxial connectors, specifically part numbers 6208-88-62 and PE4958. The directive aims to ensure safe automated glide slope approaches by preventing erratic signals caused by sealant contamination on affected antenna parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2021-0200

Aug 27, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0200 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules for critical components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2021-0078

Mar 17, 2021

Lights — Main Rotor Tip Light Fairings — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0078 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters equipped with the Main Rotor tip lights kit P/N 8G3340F00411 combined with Full or Limited Ice Protection System kits. The directive addresses unsafe conditions related to ice accretion on specific main rotor tip light fairings during icing conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2020-0271

Dec 8, 2020

Main Rotor — Swashplate Boot — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0271 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the main rotor swashplate boot on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, and AW189 helicopters. It focuses on the inspection and maintenance of the affected main rotor swashplate boot, specifically part number 3G6230V00251, to prevent in-flight failure of the external stainless steel rings bonded to the boot. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2020-0197

Sep 10, 2020

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Servo Actuator / Duplex Bearing — Inspection / Check / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0197 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, check, and modification requirements for the tail rotor servo actuator and tail rotor duplex bearing components to ensure continued safe operation. The directive includes detailed instructions for inspections, thermal strip installations, and corrective actions related to specific part numbers of tail rotor components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2020-0048

Mar 6, 2020

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Servo Actuator / Duplex Bearing – Inspection /; Check / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, checking, and modification requirements related to the tail rotor servo actuator and duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of helicopter control. The directive includes repetitive inspections, thermal strip installations, and reporting obligations to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2020-0013

Jan 29, 2020

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0013 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK helicopter models. It specifically targets the replacement of certain umlaut engineering GmbH Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers with manufacturing defects that could render them inoperative. The affected helicopter models include AS 332, AS 365, EC 155, EC 175, EC 225, SA 330, SA 365, EC135, EC635, MBB-BK117, AB139, AB 204, AB 205, AB 212, AB 412, AS-61, AW139, AW169, AW189, and PZL W-3A series helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • 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 S.P.A. Helicopters AS-61
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3A
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AB 204
  • Leonardo AB 205
  • Leonardo AB 212
  • Leonardo AB 412
  • Leonardo AS-61
  • Leonardo AW139
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189
  • WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK PZL W-3A

EASA AD 2019-0193

Aug 7, 2019

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Servo Actuator / Duplex Bearing – Inspection /; Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0193 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. The directive addresses inspections and monitoring of the tail rotor servo actuator and duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of yaw control. It mandates repetitive inspections, thermal strip installations, and reporting requirements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2019-0160

Jul 5, 2019

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Dampers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0160 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor dampers on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It applies to tail rotor dampers with Part Number 4F6420V00254 up to serial number LK1229, excluding those marked with 'R' or meeting certain flight hour and installation time criteria. The directive mandates repetitive visual inspections of hydraulic fluid levels to detect leaks that could compromise tail rotor performance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2019-0121R1

Jun 21, 2019

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Servo Actuator / Duplex Bearing – Inspection /; Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0121R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It mandates inspections and monitoring of the tail rotor servo actuator and duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of yaw control due to incorrect installation or bearing degradation. The directive includes repetitive inspections, thermal strip installations, and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2019-0136

Jun 11, 2019

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Emergency Procedures Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0136 is an amendment to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Emergency Procedures Section for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It addresses corrections to the emergency procedure related to the "1(2) FUEL LOW" caution message in the AW189 flight manual. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AW189 helicopters and updates the emergency procedures to ensure accurate fuel consumption information.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2019-0103

May 9, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0136

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0103 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. The directive addresses misleading information in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency procedures related to the 'FUEL LOW' caution message. It mandates an update to the flight manual to ensure accurate estimation of remaining flight time under low fuel conditions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189