Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21590 · Window/windshield system
Leonardo S.p.a.
This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with bubble windows kit Part Number (P/N) 8G5620F00111, as identified in European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD 2018-0082, dated April 11, 2018 (EASA AD 2018-0082).
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of the bubble window departing from the helicopter during flight. This AD requires installation of a new improved bubble window kit, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (now the European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2018-0082.
(1) Where EASA AD 2018-0082 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2018-0082 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-0082 specifies to discard certain parts, this AD requires removing those parts from service.
(4) Where EASA AD 2018-0082 refers to flight hours (FH), this AD requires using hours time-in-service.
(5) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (5) of EASA AD 2018-0082 do not apply to this AD.
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-0082 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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