EASA Regulations for Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412

17 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412.

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.

Jul 16, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Bell 429Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) MD900Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92

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.

May 30, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412

EASA AD US-2024-20-07

Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Activation Handle - Repetitive Inspections / Replacement

The document titled 'Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Activation Handle - Repetitive Inspections / Replacement' is a regulatory directive addressing the maintenance requirements for the emergency float kit activation handle on certain aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections and replacement procedures to ensure the proper functioning of this critical safety equipment. The directive applies to aircraft equipped with the specified emergency float kit activation handle assemblies.

Nov 29, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters BO 105Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Bell 206Bell 407Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500NRobinson R44 (Raven)Robinson R66Sikorsky S-76

EASA AD 2024-0212

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Normal Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0212 is an amendment concerning the Rotorcraft Flight Manual normal procedures for Leonardo S.p.A. AB412 and AB412EP helicopters. The directive addresses a safety issue related to cracked main gearbox support cases reported on similar Bell Textron Inc. Model 412 helicopters. It mandates updates to the flight manual procedures to mitigate the risk of structural failure and loss of helicopter control.

Nov 13, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412

EASA AD 2024-0104

Fuselage — Left Upper Cap Angle — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0104 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the left upper cap angle, part number 212-030-191-1, on Leonardo AB212, AB412, and AB412 EP helicopters. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of these helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and references specific service bulletins for inspection procedures.

May 24, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412 EP

EASA AD 2022-0258

Main Rotor Drive — Main Transmission Support Case — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0258 is an airworthiness directive addressing the main rotor drive main transmission support case for Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It mandates inspections and possible replacement of the main transmission support case to detect and correct cracks caused by corrosion, which could compromise helicopter control.

Dec 20, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD US-2022-22-12

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an official position from EASA regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-22-12. This FAA AD applies to certain helicopters modified by FAA STC SR01298NY, including Bell Textron Inc. type designs and Leonardo AB412 helicopters. EASA has determined that FAA AD 2022-22-12 is not eligible for adoption within the European Union because the FAA STC SR01298NY is not validated by EASA for all affected helicopter types, specifically Leonardo AB412 helicopters.

Nov 10, 2022
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Bell Textron Inc. HelicopterLeonardo AB412

EASA AD 2022-0084

Fuselage — Tailboom / Fin Spar Cap — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0084 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA that applies to Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the left-hand fin spar cap, part number 212-030-447-117, and the adjacent fin skin to detect fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive provides inspection instructions based on Leonardo service bulletins SB 212-213 and SB 412-168.

May 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0046

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0046 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts on Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. The directive targets potential cracks and fractures in these components that could compromise the tailboom attachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Mar 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0035

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0046

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts due to reports of cracking and fractures that could compromise the tailboom attachment. The directive mandates inspections, replacements, and torque checks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2021-0165-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0052-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0165-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Leonardo S.p.A. AB204B, AB205A-1, and AB212 helicopters. It targets the main rotor hub strap pins (MRHSP) with part number 204-012-104-005 and serial numbers beginning with 'FNFS', which have shown premature failure. The directive mandates immediate replacement of these affected parts to prevent main rotor blade detachment.

Jul 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB204BLeonardo AB205A-1Leonardo AB212

EASA AD 2021-0126

Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0126 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for fuel and oil check valves on Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It specifically targets oil check valves with Part Number 209-062-520-1 and fuel check valves with Part Number 209-062-607-1 manufactured by Circor Aerospace. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks caused by incorrect torque application and requires replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

May 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2021-0072-E

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Support — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0072-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection and possible replacement of hoist support assemblies with Part Number 212-8800-02-1 installed on Leonardo AB412 and AB412EP helicopters. This directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models and focuses on ensuring the structural integrity of the hoist support to prevent in-flight detachment. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to maintain airworthiness.

Mar 12, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2020-0192

Electrical Power — Cable Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0192 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB412 and AB412EP helicopters. It mandates inspection of the electrical power cable assembly to detect potential chafing caused by an improperly installed protective grommet in the emergency bus interlock compartment. The directive aims to prevent autopilot failure and loss of avionics systems due to wiring damage.

Sep 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2020-0062-E

Tail Rotor — Hub / Blade Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0062-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor hub and blade assemblies on Leonardo AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It targets specific tail rotor blades with part number 212-010-750-133 that may have manufacturing defects. The directive mandates inspection and replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2020-0013

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.

Jan 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AS-61Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3AAirbus Helicopters EC 175Airbus Helicopters SA 365Airbus Helicopters EC635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Leonardo AB139Leonardo AB 204Leonardo AB 205Leonardo AB 212Leonardo AB 412Leonardo AS-61Leonardo AW139Leonardo AW169Leonardo AW189WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK PZL W-3A

EASA AD 2019-0311

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0311 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of Emergency Flotation System (EFS) inflation hoses on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. The directive targets specific part numbers of EFS semi-rigid cover assemblies to ensure proper inflation during ditching events. It mandates inspections to detect manufacturing defects that could block gas flow to flotation compartments.

Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP