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EASA Regulations for Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109

51 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109.

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EASA AD 2026-0168

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0168 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters and AW109SP models, addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor drive's tail gear box (TGB) and chip detector. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models equipped with specific Turbomecanica-manufactured TGB case assemblies. The AD mandates repetitive inspections, cleaning, and operational tests to detect abnormal wear and prevent potential failure of the tail gear box.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109
Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2024-0004R1

Fuselage – Centre Fuselage Frame Assembly – Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0004R1 is an updated regulation addressing inspection, repair, and modification requirements for the centre fuselage frame assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 helicopters, including A109E, A109S (up to serial number 22199), and A109LUH models. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and structural reinforcement to ensure the integrity of the fuselage frame at station 1815, where cracks have been reported. It applies to all serial numbers within the specified helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109
Leonardo A109E
Leonardo A109S
Leonardo A109LUH

EASA PAD 26-088

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.

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

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 2026-0045

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Stick Torque Tube Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0045 is an airworthiness directive addressing the collective stick torque tube assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It mandates inspections and replacement of affected collective stick torque tube assemblies with part number 109-0011-03-105 to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A119
Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA PAD 26-014

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Stick Torque Tube Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-014 is a proposed directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the collective stick torque tube assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters up to serial number 14999 inclusive. The directive targets affected torque tube assemblies with Part Number 109-0011-03-105 due to manufacturing defects that could impair helicopter control. It mandates inspections, corrective actions, and eventual replacement with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119

EASA AD 2025-0199

Power Plant — Pneumatic Line — Check / Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0199 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A engines. It mandates repetitive acceleration checks and replacement of the rear pneumatic line on affected engines to address potential fuel flow issues caused by trapped residues.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119

EASA AD 2025-0142R1

Rotors Flight Control — Cyclic Control System / Pitch and Roll Actuators Attaching Bolt — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0142R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the cyclic control system's pitch and roll actuator attaching bolts on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 and A119 helicopters, including specific serial numbers of AW119MKII helicopters. The directive mandates inspection of the orientation of these bolts to ensure correct installation and prevent reduced cyclic control range. It applies to bolts attaching pitch and roll actuator assemblies to their respective bellcrank assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119

EASA AD 2015-0226R8

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Test / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0226R8 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection, testing, and replacement requirements for Goodrich externally mounted rescue hoists installed on various helicopter models including Leonardo AW109SP, AB139, AW139, AB412; Bell Textron 212, 214, 412, 429, 430; Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3, AS 332 L2, EC225 LP, MBB-BK117 C-2, EC135, EC635; MD Helicopters MD900; and Sikorsky S-61, S-76, and S-92A. The directive mandates load checks, cable replacements, and overload clutch replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of hoist operations.

Airworthiness Directive

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
Bell 429
Bell 430
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) MD900
Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
Sikorsky S-61
Sikorsky S-76
Sikorsky S-92

EASA AD 2025-0148

Main Rotor — Swashplate Duplex Bearing — Inspection

The document titled 'Main Rotor — Swashplate Duplex Bearing — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the inspection of the swashplate duplex bearing on LEONARDO S.p.A. helicopters, specifically models A109 and A119. It addresses maintenance requirements to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models by focusing on a critical component of the main rotor system.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119

EASA AD 2025-0131

Main Rotor — Swashplate Nuts — Inspection / Reinstallation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0131 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and reinstallation of main rotor swashplate nuts, specifically Part Number NAS1805-4, on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 and A119 helicopter models including A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119MKII. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure proper torque application and safe operation of the main rotor assembly.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119

EASA AD 2024-0228

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0228 is a safety directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters including models AB412, A109E, A109K2, A109S, AB139, and AW139. It mandates inspection of specific rescue hoist cable assemblies due to a potential defect in the ball end caused by a testing tool issue at Breeze-Eastern's facility. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the listed helicopter models and requires compliance with Leonardo Emergency Alert Service Bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412

EASA AD 2025-0051R1

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0051R1 is a regulatory update addressing the replacement of rescue hoist assemblies on various Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo helicopter models, including the H160-B, EC 225 LP, EC 175 B, AS 332 L2, AS 365 N3, EC135, MBB-BK117, AW109SP, AB139, AW139, AW169, and AW189. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected hoist assemblies due to potential non-conformant overload clutch assemblies that could lead to hoist failure. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the listed helicopter models and specifies affected part numbers and serviceable part criteria.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC175
Airbus Helicopters H160
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 A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189

EASA AD 2024-0193

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle Connections — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0193 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of engine fire extinguisher bottle connections on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters, including A109E, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP models. The directive mandates inspection of motor cables and bonding braids related to the engine fire extinguishing system to ensure correct installation and functionality.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109
Leonardo AW109

EASA AD 2024-0004

Fuselage — Centre Fuselage Frame Assembly — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0004 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection, repair, and modification of the centre fuselage frame assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 helicopters, including A109E, A109S (up to serial number 22199), and A109LUH models. It mandates inspections for cracks in the fuselage frame at station 1815 and requires corrective actions or modifications to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109

EASA AD 2023-0210

Electrical Power — Battery — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0210 is an official regulatory document addressing electrical power system safety on Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It mandates the installation of a battery discharge detection system and updates to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to enhance detection of battery discharge conditions and alert flight crews accordingly.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A119
Leonardo AW119MKII

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109
Leonardo AW109SP

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.

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 2023-0035

Rotors Flight Control – Collective Stick Torque Tube Assembly – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0035 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters up to serial number 14999 inclusive. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for the collective stick torque tube assemblies with part number 109-0011-03-105 due to manufacturing defects causing abnormal rotations. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A119
Leonardo AW119MKII

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109
Leonardo AW109SP