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

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

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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EASA AD 2018-0197

Windows — Emergency Exit Windows — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0197 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to emergency exit windows, specifically the internal and external emergency exit handles, which may cause damage to the rubber window seal and hinder emergency evacuation.

Sep 5, 2018

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EASA AD 2017-0255

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Weight on Wheels Support Bracket — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0255 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 helicopters. It addresses the main landing gear weight on wheels (WoW) support bracket, specifically for certain serial numbers of left-hand and right-hand main landing gear assemblies. The directive mandates a modification to prevent loosening of the WoW support to ensure proper switch performance.

Dec 22, 2017

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