FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo Helicopters Following Improper Fire Extinguisher Cable Installations
May 10, 2025
May 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a new airworthiness directive (AD 2025-09-10) aimed at addressing a potentially dangerous condition affecting certain Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters.
The directive applies to the A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models, following reports of incorrectly installed motor cables and bonding braids associated with engine fire extinguisher bottles. The improper installation could compr . . .
The directive applies to the A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models, following reports of incorrectly installed motor cables and bonding braids associated with engine fire extinguisher bottles. The improper installation could compr . . .