Power Plant — Engine Mount Fitting — Inspections / Replacement
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What to do
Operators of AW189 helicopters with serial numbers 92001 to 92010 must perform initial inspections within 100 flight hours after 10 October 2025 and continue inspections every 400 flight hours. Additional inspections are required within 24 months or at the first engine removal for each side. If corrosion or cracks are found, contact Leonardo Product Engineering Support and follow their instructions before further flight. Replacement of affected parts with new serviceable parts terminates the inspection requirements.
Summary
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.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory repetitive inspections of the engine mount external fittings on affected AW189 helicopters, with specific compliance intervals and inspection procedures outlined in Leonardo Alert Service Bulletin 189-402. It also requires replacement of any corroded or cracked parts and provides terminating actions for inspections upon replacement or clean inspection results. No previous AD is superseded by this directive.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a structural integrity risk due to corrosion on engine mount fittings, which could compromise engine security and helicopter safety. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. The directive ensures that affected helicopters maintain airworthiness through timely inspections and corrective actions.
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