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

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

EASA AD 2022-0153

Jul 28, 2022

Fuselage – Centre Fuselage Frame Assembly – Inspection / Repair

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo A109LUH

EASA AD 2022-0148

Jul 14, 2022

Electrical Power — Starter-Generator Drive Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0148 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection of the starter-generator drive shaft on Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It mandates a one-time inspection of specific starter-generator parts with part numbers 200SGL129Q-1 and 200SGL129Q-2 to detect potential drive shaft cracks that could lead to electrical failures. The directive also includes requirements for reporting inspection results and following improved removal and installation procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A119
  • Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2022-0037

Mar 15, 2022

[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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109LUH
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP
  • Leonardo A119
  • Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2021-0255

Nov 24, 2021

[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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2021-0179

Jul 27, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2021-0144

Jun 17, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109C
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2021-0096

Mar 31, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0096 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for certain collective stick torque tube assemblies identified by specific batch numbers 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 2021-0067

Mar 9, 2021

Main Rotor Drive — Rotor Brake Control Cable — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A109 and AW109 helicopter models equipped with specific rotor brake kits and control cables. The directive mandates inspections of the main rotor drive rotor brake control cable to prevent uncommanded activation of the rotor brake system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109
  • Leonardo AW109

EASA AD 2021-0065

Mar 8, 2021

Electrical Power — Wiring Protection — Modification

Electrical Power — Wiring Protection — Modification is a regulatory document concerning Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters models A109 and A119. It addresses modifications related to the electrical power wiring protection systems on these specific helicopter types. The document aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety by updating wiring protection standards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109
  • Leonardo A119

EASA AD 2021-0040

Jan 27, 2021

Instruments — Wiring — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0040 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW119MKII helicopters, specifically serial numbers 14901 to 14963 with some exceptions. The directive addresses inspection and modification requirements for the instrument panel electrical wiring to prevent smoke and burning smells caused by wiring chafing during flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2021-0031

Jan 22, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109E

EASA AD 2020-0256

Nov 17, 2020

Fuselage – Centre Fuselage Frame Assembly – Inspection / Repair

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109E

EASA AD 2020-0230

Oct 22, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109C

EASA AD 2020-0206

Sep 30, 2020

Tail Rotor Drive — Gearbox Output Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0206 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the tail rotor gearbox (TGB) output shaft on Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It mandates inspections of specific 90° TGB shafts, part number 109-0443-03-107, due to reported corrosion issues that could lead to tail rotor failure and reduced helicopter control. The directive updates previous requirements and expands the list of affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A119
  • Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2020-0142

Jun 25, 2020

Tail Rotor Drive — Slider Assembly Pitch Control — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Tail Rotor Drive — Slider Assembly Pitch Control — Inspection / Replacement' is an airworthiness directive applicable to LEONARDO S.p.A. HELICOPTERS models A109 and A119. It addresses inspection and replacement procedures for the tail rotor drive slider assembly pitch control components to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive provides guidance on maintaining the integrity of these critical helicopter parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109
  • Leonardo A119

EASA AD 2020-0128

Jun 4, 2020

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Duplex Bearing and Plug — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0128 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor duplex bearing and plug on Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It applies to helicopters with manufacturer serial numbers up to 14972, excluding certain serial numbers, and focuses on inspecting and correcting issues related to the tail rotor pitch change mechanism components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A119
  • Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2020-0065

Mar 20, 2020

Main Rotor — Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0065 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor blades on Leonardo A109A and A109AII helicopters. It specifically targets main rotor blades with Part Number 109-0103-01-115 due to reported internal corrosion issues. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and sets requirements for blade installation to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109A
  • Leonardo A109AII

EASA AD 2016-0261R1

Feb 13, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109LUH
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2019-0294

Dec 4, 2019

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2019-0213

Aug 29, 2019

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo AW109SP