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

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

EASA AD 2019-0194-E

Aug 9, 2019

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Duplex Bearing and Plug – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0194-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers up to 14966, excluding certain serial numbers. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions related to the tail rotor duplex bearing and plug to prevent potential loss of helicopter control.

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

EASA AD 2019-0182

Jul 26, 2019

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.

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

EASA AD 2019-0057

Mar 20, 2019

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0057 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It addresses the inspection and replacement of collective stick torque tube assemblies, specifically part number 109-0011-03-105 from certain batch numbers, due to a manufacturing defect that could affect helicopter controllability.

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

EASA AD 2018-0280

Dec 17, 2018

Rotors Flight Control — Mixing Control System Rigid Connecting Link — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0280 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the mixing control system rigid connecting links on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 and A119 helicopter models, including variants such as A109A, A109E, AW109SP, and AW119MKII. The directive mandates a one-time visual inspection of specific rigid connecting links with part numbers 109-0032-01-13, 109-0032-01-17, and 109-0032-01-29 for damage, cracking, or play.

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

EASA AD 2018-0270

Dec 12, 2018

Windows — Passenger Windows — Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0270 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW119MKII helicopters. It addresses an issue with passenger windows that were improperly installed during production on certain serial-numbered helicopters. The directive mandates corrective actions to ensure the windows can be safely jettisoned in emergencies.

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

EASA AD 2018-0205

Sep 14, 2018

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.

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

EASA AD 2018-0156

Jul 24, 2018

Tail Rotor Drive – Gearbox Output Shaft – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0156 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It addresses corrosion issues found on the 90° tail rotor gearbox output shaft, specifically parts with part numbers 109-0440-06-101 and 109-0440-06-105. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected tail rotor gearboxes to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

EASA AD 2018-0149-E

Jul 13, 2018

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.

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

EASA AD 2018-0124

Jun 5, 2018

Aircraft Flight Manual - Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0124 is an amendment addressing safety concerns for Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B engine Fuel Control Units (FCU). The directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and installation of cockpit placards to prohibit intentional autorotation for helicopters with affected FCUs.

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

EASA AD 2018-0120-E

May 29, 2018

Fuselage – Baggage Fairings – Modification

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.

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

EASA AD 2018-0053-E

Mar 8, 2018

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.

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