Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2026-0004, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2023-0161
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What to do
Operators of Leonardo AW189 helicopters must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals as per the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date, 7 May 2025, to incorporate these new requirements. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected promptly following Leonardo's instructions or by contacting the manufacturer if no instructions exist.
Summary
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.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0090 supersedes the previous AD 2023-0161 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Leonardo AW189 helicopters. These changes reflect the latest revisions in the manufacturer's maintenance planning information, requiring operators to update their maintenance programs accordingly.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance practices to prevent unsafe conditions caused by failure to comply with airworthiness limitations. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure that maintenance tasks and life limits are adhered to, reducing the risk of component failures and enhancing flight safety. It also affects maintenance scheduling and record-keeping procedures.
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