Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters
2026-09520 · rule · published 2026-05-13 · effective 2026-06-17
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of a damaged spare inflation system of a certain life raft kit due to the inappropriate shipment of the parts. This AD requires replacing certain life raft inflation systems and prohibits installing an affected life raft inflation system on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
- Agencies
- Transportation Department (
DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Dockets
Docket No. FAA-2026-0017,Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00681-R,Amendment 39-23326,AD 2026-09-05- RIN
2120-AA64- Topics
- Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety
- CFR references
- 14 CFR 39