FAA proposes new ADs for Leonardo A119, AW119 MKII and AW169 helicopters
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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued proposals to supersede existing airworthiness directives for several Leonardo S.p.A. helicopter models, including the Model A119, AW119 MKII and all AW169 aircraft.
For the A119 and AW119 MKII, the proposal would require repetitive inspections of collective stick torque tube assemblies, possible replacement of affected parts based on inspection results, and a modification that replaces the part with a serviceable one, ending the need for further inspections; it would also prohibit installing the affected part on any helicopter. For the AW169, the proposal would require revising the aircraft limitation section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and updating the approved maintenance or inspection program.