Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-19510 · Horizontal stabilizer structure
Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Finmeccanica S.p.A. and AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Helicopters
This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.A. (Type Certificate previously held by Finmeccanica S.p.A. and AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Model AW189 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a tail plane lower fitting part number (P/N) 8G5350A07051 installed.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AW189 helicopters. This AD requires replacing the tail plane lower fitting with an improved tail plane lower fitting. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the tail plane fittings of Model AW189 helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.
You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time.
Within 50 hours time-in-service, install tail plane retromodification kit P/N 8G0000P00511.
