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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 2019-0160

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Dampers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0160 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor dampers on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It applies to tail rotor dampers with Part Number 4F6420V00254 up to serial number LK1229, excluding those marked with 'R' or meeting certain flight hour and installation time criteria. The directive mandates repetitive visual inspections of hydraulic fluid levels to detect leaks that could compromise tail rotor performance.

Jul 5, 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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0193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 2019-0136

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Emergency Procedures Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0136 is an amendment to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Emergency Procedures Section for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It addresses corrections to the emergency procedure related to the "1(2) FUEL LOW" caution message in the AW189 flight manual. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AW189 helicopters and updates the emergency procedures to ensure accurate fuel consumption information.

Jun 11, 2019
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EASA AD 2019-0103

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0136

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0103 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. The directive addresses misleading information in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency procedures related to the 'FUEL LOW' caution message. It mandates an update to the flight manual to ensure accurate estimation of remaining flight time under low fuel conditions.

May 9, 2019
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EASA AD 2019-0039

Powerplant — Engine Drain D1 Assembly — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0039 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It addresses a safety issue related to the engine combustion chamber D1 drain assembly, specifically part number 8G7170A00111, installed on certain serial numbers of AW189 helicopters. The directive mandates a modification to replace the affected drain assembly to prevent potential fire hazards.

Feb 20, 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 2018-0279

Emergency Flotation System Inflation Hose — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0279 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters concerning the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) inflation hose assemblies. It addresses specific part numbers and serial numbers of the left-hand and right-hand aft EFS assemblies that may have incorrect inflation hose connections. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure proper inflation hose installation to maintain flotation system effectiveness.

Dec 14, 2018
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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 2018-0197

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 2017-0139R1

Fuselage — Underbelly Tank Fuel Sump Electrical Bonding — Modification

The document titled 'Fuselage — Underbelly Tank Fuel Sump Electrical Bonding — Modification' applies to LEONARDO S.p.A. HELICOPTERS model AW189. It addresses modifications related to the electrical bonding of the underbelly tank fuel sump on the fuselage of these helicopters. This modification aims to enhance the safety and reliability of the fuel system.

Jul 23, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0087

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0200

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0087 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks specified in the Leonardo AW189 Maintenance Manual, Document 89-A-AMPI-00-P, Chapter IV, issue 13. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.

Apr 18, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0082

Windows — Bubble Window Kit — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0082 addresses safety concerns for Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with bubble windows kit Part Number 8G5620F00111. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to the bubble window installation to prevent in-flight window detachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopters and requires compliance with specific service bulletins.

Apr 11, 2018
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EASA AD 2018-0047-E

Stabilizers — Tail Plane Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0047-E is an emergency directive addressing the tail plane installation on Leonardo AW189 helicopters. It mandates inspections, modifications, and torque adjustments to the tail plane installation bolts to prevent failures. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the AW189 helicopter model.

Feb 28, 2018
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EASA AD 2016-0145R1

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Damper — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0145R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the main rotor damper Part Number 4F6220V00251 installed on Leonardo S.p.A AW189 helicopters. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent failure of the main rotor damper, which could lead to loss of lead-lag damping function and reduced helicopter control. It applies to all serial numbers of AW189 helicopters equipped with the specified damper.

Jan 17, 2018
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