Transport i lotnictwo · 22/06/2022

FAA adopts airworthiness directive for Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters to address a safety issue related to a tail gearbox (TGB) fitting, requiring a one-time borescope inspection and potential replacement of affected parts.