# Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2026-07-30 · Effective 2026-09-03 · 91 FR 47936
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-15370
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Leonardo S.p.a.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 91 FR 47936
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/30/2026-15370/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters)
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