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EASA Regulations for Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169

22 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169.

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.

May 7, 2025
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EASA AD 2023-0160

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0160 is an amendment concerning the Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) in the aircraft maintenance planning information to include new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest ALS revision.

Aug 16, 2023
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EASA AD 2022-0178

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0160

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0178 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Leonardo's AW169 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Issue 18. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.

Aug 26, 2022
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EASA AD 2021-0238

Fuel — Fuel Tank Vent Lines — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0238 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 69006 to 69125 inclusive (except 69040) and serial numbers 69130, 69132, 69133, 69134, 69136, and 69139. The directive mandates inspection of the fuel tank vent lines to ensure they are free from obstructions caused by excessive sealant. This inspection aims to prevent potential fuel starvation that could lead to dual engine flame out.

Nov 2, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0199

Rotors Flight Control — Yaw Pedal Assemblies — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0199 is an airworthiness directive addressing the modification of yaw pedal assemblies on Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of AW169 helicopters equipped with specific pilot and co-pilot yaw pedal assemblies identified by certain part numbers. The directive mandates modification and re-identification of affected yaw pedal assemblies to ensure continued safe operation.

Aug 27, 2021
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EASA AD 2020-0197

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Servo Actuator / Duplex Bearing — Inspection / Check / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0197 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, check, and modification requirements for the tail rotor servo actuator and tail rotor duplex bearing components to ensure continued safe operation. The directive includes detailed instructions for inspections, thermal strip installations, and corrective actions related to specific part numbers of tail rotor components.

Sep 10, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0048

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0197

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, checking, and modification requirements related to the tail rotor servo actuator and duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of helicopter control. The directive includes repetitive inspections, thermal strip installations, and reporting obligations to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 6, 2020
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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
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EASA AD 2019-0252

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0199

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0252 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 helicopters. It addresses a safety issue related to the pilot and co-pilot yaw pedal assemblies, specifically parts with certain part numbers that lack a required modification marking. The directive mandates modification or replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued safe operation of the helicopters.

Oct 10, 2019
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EASA AD 2019-0193

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0048

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0193 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. The directive addresses inspections and monitoring of the tail rotor servo actuator and duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of yaw control. It mandates repetitive inspections, thermal strip installations, and reporting requirements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models.

Aug 7, 2019
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EASA AD 2019-0121R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0193

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0121R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It mandates inspections and monitoring of the tail rotor servo actuator and duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of yaw control due to incorrect installation or bearing degradation. The directive includes repetitive inspections, thermal strip installations, and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 21, 2019
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EASA AD 2019-0022

[Correction] Tail Rotor — Duplex Bearings — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0022 is a corrective directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor duplex bearings on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters. The directive targets specific part numbers and serial numbers of tail rotor duplex bearings identified as potentially defective due to a quality non-conformity. It mandates replacement of affected bearings to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of the helicopters.

Feb 4, 2019
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EASA AD 2019-0023

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0121

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0023 is an airworthiness directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses the inspection and monitoring of the tail rotor servo actuator and tail rotor duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of yaw control. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and installation of a thermal strip to monitor bearing condition.

Feb 1, 2019
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EASA AD 2019-0019

Tail Rotor — Actuator Input Lever — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0019 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection requirements for the tail rotor actuator input lever, specifically for parts with Part Number 6F6730V00331 and serial numbers up to 489, excluding those marked with UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 67-0007. The directive mandates conformity checks to ensure correct installation and functionality of the tail rotor actuator input lever.

Jan 30, 2019
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EASA AD 2018-0261-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0023

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0261-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns on Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the tail rotor servo actuator's castellated nut and the tail rotor duplex bearing to detect potential issues that could lead to loss of yaw control. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AW169 and AW189 helicopters.

Dec 3, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0252-E

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Flight Control System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0252-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor flight control system on Leonardo AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor servo-actuator installation and the tail rotor duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of yaw control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of AW169 and AW189 helicopters.

Nov 21, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0250-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0252-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0250-E is an emergency directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor flight control system, specifically the tail rotor servo-actuator installation and the tail rotor duplex bearing, to prevent potential loss of yaw control. This directive supersedes a previous AD and introduces additional inspection requirements.

Nov 19, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0241-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0250-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0241-E is an emergency directive addressing a potential loss of yaw control in Leonardo AW169 and AW189 helicopters due to incorrect installation of the tail rotor servo-actuator. This directive mandates a one-time visual inspection of the tail rotor flight control system on all serial numbers of these helicopter models. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by requiring corrective actions if any installation issues are found.

Nov 7, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0208

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.

Sep 20, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0203

Rotors Flight Control — Pilot Collective Stick Assembly — Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0203 is an airworthiness directive addressing the pilot collective stick assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 helicopters equipped with part numbers 6F6711A07832 or 6F6711A07831. The directive mandates a one-time check of the collective stick fixed friction to ensure it is within allowable limits to prevent in-flight oscillations. It applies to all serial numbers of the AW169 helicopter model.

Sep 12, 2018
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