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EASA Regulations for Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189

42 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189.

EASA AD 2026-0004

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0004 is an amendment concerning Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or Safran Aneto-1K engines. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of 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 revisions.

Jan 13, 2026
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EASA AD 2025-0213

Power Plant — Engine Mount Fitting — Inspections / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0213 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspections and replacement of engine mount fittings on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 92001 to 92010. It targets corrosion issues found on the right-hand and left-hand engine external fittings, part numbers 8G5333A04351 and 8G5333A04551 respectively. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and potential replacement of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Sep 26, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0163

Rotors Flight Control — Brake Pedal Assembly — Inspection

The Rotors Flight Control — Brake Pedal Assembly — Inspection document addresses inspection requirements for the brake pedal assembly on LEONARDO S.p.A. helicopters, specifically the AB139, AW139, and AW189 models. It provides guidance to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the rotor flight control system components related to braking.

Jul 30, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0147

Ice and Rain Protection — Air Intake Heating Electrical System — Check / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0147 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters, addressing the ice and rain protection system specifically the air intake heating electrical system. It mandates repetitive inspections of engine air intake electrical connectors and a one-time inspection for bonding strap presence on certain helicopters to prevent potential fire hazards. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AW189 helicopters and references Leonardo Alert Service Bulletin 189-408.

Jul 11, 2025
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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 2025-0090

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0004

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0090 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with either General Electric CT7-2E1 or Safran Aneto-1K engines. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Air Vehicle Maintenance Planning Information documents. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new or more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Apr 23, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0064

Engine Exhaust — Ejector Duct — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0064 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the engine exhaust ejector ducts on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It applies to ejector ducts with part numbers 8G7810P00131 (left-hand side) and 8G7810P00231 (right-hand side) installed on all serial numbers of AW189 helicopters. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracking and potential damage that could affect flight safety.

Mar 25, 2025
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EASA AD 2023-0161

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0090

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0161 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with either General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Air Vehicle Maintenance Planning Information documents. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and life limits for components on these helicopters.

Aug 16, 2023
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EASA AD 2023-0149

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0064

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0149 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It addresses potential cracking damage in the ejector duct parts on both left-hand and right-hand sides of the engine exhaust system. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected ejector ducts to ensure continued safe operation.

Jul 19, 2023
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EASA AD 2021-0131R1

Placards and Markings — Stretcher Unit / Placard — Installation

The document titled "Placards and Markings — Stretcher Unit / Placard — Installation" is an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) 10061971 issued to AEROLITE AG for installation on Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters model AW189. It addresses the requirements for placards and markings related to the installation of stretcher units in these helicopters. The document ensures proper identification and safety compliance for the modified aircraft.

Apr 25, 2023
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EASA AD 2022-0214

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Life-Raft System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0214 is an airworthiness directive addressing the emergency life-raft system on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected emergency life-raft control cables and assemblies to prevent uncommanded deployment. The directive applies to helicopters with serial numbers 49007 through 49079, 89001 through 89012, and 92001 through 92010, excluding certain serial numbers.

Oct 21, 2022
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EASA AD 2022-0177

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0161

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0177 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules.

Aug 26, 2022
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EASA AD 2022-0010

Navigation - Glide Slope Antenna — Inspection / Cleaning / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0010 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, cleaning, and replacement requirements for the glide slope antenna and its coaxial connectors, specifically part numbers 6208-88-62 and PE4958. The directive aims to ensure safe automated glide slope approaches by preventing erratic signals caused by sealant contamination on affected antenna parts.

Jan 20, 2022
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EASA AD 2021-0200

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0177

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0200 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules for critical components.

Aug 27, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0078

Lights — Main Rotor Tip Light Fairings — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0078 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters equipped with the Main Rotor tip lights kit P/N 8G3340F00411 combined with Full or Limited Ice Protection System kits. The directive addresses unsafe conditions related to ice accretion on specific main rotor tip light fairings during icing conditions.

Mar 17, 2021
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EASA AD 2020-0271

Main Rotor — Swashplate Boot — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0271 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the main rotor swashplate boot on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, and AW189 helicopters. It focuses on the inspection and maintenance of the affected main rotor swashplate boot, specifically part number 3G6230V00251, to prevent in-flight failure of the external stainless steel rings bonded to the boot. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Dec 8, 2020
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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 2019-0193

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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