Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21723 · Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
This AD applies to all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked hoist support assembly having a certain part number. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the hoist support assembly and, depending on the findings, replacement with a serviceable part, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency 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, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2021-0072-E, dated March 12, 2021 (EASA Emergency AD 2021-0072-E).
(1) Where EASA Emergency AD 2021-0072-E refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not require the “Remarks” section of EASA Emergency AD 2021-0072-E.
