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

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

EASA AD 2018-0250-E

Nov 19, 2018

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Flight Control System – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0241-E

Nov 7, 2018

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Flight Control System – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

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 2018-0203

Sep 12, 2018

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo AW169

EASA AD 2018-0197

Sep 5, 2018

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.

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

EASA AD 2017-0255

Dec 22, 2017

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo AW169