Airworthiness directives › 2023-01-02
AD 2023-01-02 Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
Models named: A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, AW109SP. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters, certificated in any category, modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SR01812LA with A109 Float (with/without Liferafts System) DART Aerospace 634.4100 Kit Series part number (P/N) 634.4101, 634.4102, 634.4103, 634.4104, 634.4106, or 634.4107 with float assembly P/N 644.0501, 644.0502, 644.0503, 644.0504, 644.0505, or 644.0506 installed.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Within 300 hours time-in-service or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, remove each float assembly identified in paragraph (c) of this AD and repair or replace it in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA. For a repair or replacement method to be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, as required by this paragraph, the Manager's approval letter must specifically refer to this AD.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report of two forward floats not deploying after an inadvertent activation. The FAA is issuing this AD to ensure the affected floats work as intended. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the helicopter either rolling to one side or capsizing in an event of an emergency landing on water.
Affected ADs
None.
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