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AD 2024-04-05 Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

2024-04-19
2024-03-15
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Airframe
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Models named: AB412, AB412 EP. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters, certificated in any category.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0258, dated December 20, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0258).

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in the lateral mounts of the main transmission support case. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and address cracking of the main transmission support case. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the loss of load carrying capabilities of the main transmission and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Affected ADs

None.

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