AD 2026-15-15: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

What the FAA requires

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the ejector ducts. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side ejector ducts, including the exhaust bracket reinforcements and reinforcement plates, and, depending on the results, replacing any affected ejector duct. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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Applicability

This AD applies to all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7800, Engine exhaust system. ( printed page 47938) (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the ejector duct. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and address cracking around the engine exhaust duct boundary reinforcement plate. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead to detachment of a part of the ejector duct, which could impact the helicopter tailplane or the tail rotor with consequent loss of control of the helicopter. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless alre

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