EASA Regulations for Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139

46 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139.

EASA AD 2018-0208

Sep 20, 2018

Emergency Flotation System — Aft Float Assembly Inflation System — Removal / Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0208 addresses the emergency flotation system aft float assembly inflation system on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters. It applies to specific part numbers of the Shape Memory Alloy inflation systems installed on these helicopters. The directive mandates removal and replacement of affected parts to prevent uncommanded deployment of the emergency flotation system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0132

Jun 21, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitation Section – Amendment / Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0132 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Leonardo's Maintenance Manual, issue 9, to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopter models.

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

EASA AD 2018-0130

Jun 18, 2018

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0130 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor blades on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates repetitive hammer tapping inspections of specific main rotor blades with part number 3G6210A00131 due to potential bonding defects in the tip cap. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and aims to prevent in-flight loss of the rotor blade tip cap.

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

EASA AD 2018-0112R1

Jun 4, 2018

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Damper — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Main Rotor — Main Rotor Damper — Inspection / Replacement' applies to LEONARDO S.p.A. HELICOPTERS models AB139 and AW139. It provides instructions for inspecting and replacing the main rotor damper to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of these helicopter models. The directive focuses on maintaining the integrity of the main rotor system components.

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

EASA AD 2018-0002

Jan 4, 2018

Information Systems — —Primus Epic— System Software — Software Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0002 is an official regulatory document addressing software updates for the "Primus Epic" system installed on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This directive applies to specific serial numbers equipped with software releases 7.4, 7.7, or 7.10. It mandates an upgrade to improved software versions to ensure continued airworthiness and system reliability.

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

EASA AD 2017-0124R1

Dec 13, 2017

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitation Section – Amendment / Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0124R1 is an amendment applicable to Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest issue of the Leonardo Helicopters Maintenance Manual 39-A-AMPI-00-P Chapter IV. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and inspection requirements for these helicopter models.

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