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

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

EASA AD 2018-0082

Apr 11, 2018

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.

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  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2016-0145R1

Jan 17, 2018

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.

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  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0006

Jan 10, 2018

Equipment & Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0006 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) banjo fittings on Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with Aero Sekur EFS float assemblies. It applies to specific float assemblies identified by part and serial numbers and aims to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters by preventing corrosion-related failures in the flotation system.

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  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2017-0256

Dec 22, 2017

Equipment & Furnishings – Emergency Flotation System – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with Aero Sekur Emergency Flotation System (EFS) float assemblies. It addresses corrosion found on the banjo fittings of the EFS float assemblies, which could impair the helicopter's buoyancy in a ditching event. The directive requires inspection and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

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  • Leonardo AW189