airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2026-07-30 · Effective 2026-09-03 · 91 FR 47936
Document
Document number
2026-15370
Federal Register citation
91 FR 47936
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Leonardo S.p.a.
Publication date
2026-07-30
Effective date
2026-09-03
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2026-3869
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the ejector ducts. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side ejector ducts, including the exhaust bracket reinforcements and reinforcement plates, and, depending on the results, replacing any affected ejector duct. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.