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FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo AB139 and AW139 Helicopters

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What happened

Fact

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering an airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters after a report that a nozzle exhaust duct clamp detached and fell onto the tail rotor drive shaft. The proposed AD would require repeated inspections of the affected clamp assemblies and, depending on inspection findings, replacement of the components. Details on the final rule and compliance timelines remain pending.

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Facts included
  • The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters.
  • The AD was prompted by a report of a nozzle exhaust duct clamp separating from the engine nozzle duct and coming to rest on the tail rotor (TR) drive shaft.
  • The AD requires repetitively inspecting certain clamp assemblies and, depending on the results of the inspection, replacing parts.
  • The AD also prohibits the installation of an affected clamp assembly, unless certain requirements are met.
Sourcing
The information is presented as a direct announcement from the FAA; no external sources are cited, so sourcing quality is limited to the primary statement provided.
Framing
The article presents factual reporting of the FAA's directive without opinion or editorial commentary.
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Last analyzed:
Oct 1, 2026, 4:19 AM CDT
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