Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21365 · Placards and markings
Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
This AD applies to all Leonardo S.p.a. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. (Leonardo) Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. This AD requires revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter and installing a placard to prohibit intentional entry into autorotation. This AD would also allow replacement of an affected fuel control unit (FCU) as an optional terminating action for the RFM revision and placard installation. This AD was prompted by reports that certain FCUs may not have been calibrated to specification during overhaul. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
For the purposes of this AD, the definitions in paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD apply.
(1) An affected FCU is one that is identified in section 1.A., “Effectivity,” of Leonardo Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin 119-089, Revision A, dated June 5, 2018.
(2) Group 1 helicopters are those that have an affected FCU installed.
(3) Group 2 helicopters are those that do not have an affected FCU installed.
For Group 1 helicopters: Before further flight involving intentional autorotation, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, revise the Limitations Section of the existing RFM for your helicopter in accordance with paragraph 4. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Leonardo Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin 119-089, Revision A, dated June 5, 2018.
For Group 1 helicopters: Concurrently with the RFM amendment required by paragraph (h) of this AD, install a placard in the cockpit in accordance with paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Leonardo Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin 119-089, Revision A, dated June 5, 2018.
For Group 1 helicopters: Replacing the affected FCU with a non-affected FCU allows the amendment to be removed from the existing RFM for your helicopter and the placard to be removed from the helicopter.
