Leonardo Helicopters Face Mandatory Cable and Extinguisher Checks
Published Date: 2/5/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you own a Leonardo A109E, A109S, or AW109SP helicopter, listen up! The FAA wants you to check how the motor cables and fire extinguisher parts are installed because some might be wrong. You’ll need to inspect and fix any issues soon to keep flying safe—no big costs expected, just some careful checking.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory Inspection for Leonardo Helicopters
If you own or operate a Leonardo Model A109E, A109S, or AW109SP helicopter, the FAA proposes a required inspection of the motor (MTR) cables and the bonding braids connected to the engine fire extinguisher bottles. You must inspect the installations and, if problems are found, perform corrective actions as specified in the referenced European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive. The agency notes no big costs expected, but you will need to do the checking and any fixes to keep flying.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in