Leonardo Helicopter Pilots: Inspect Those Wonky Control Bolts Now
Published Date: 8/25/2025
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If you fly a Leonardo helicopter like the A109 or AW119, listen up! The FAA found some bolts might be installed wrong in the control system, which could be unsafe. You’ll need to check those bolts soon and fix any problems to keep flying safely—no big wallet hits expected, just some careful inspections and fixes.
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Mandatory Bolt Inspections for Leonardo Helicopters
If you operate a Leonardo helicopter—Model A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109K2, A119, or certain AW119 MKII—you must inspect the bolts that attach the pitch and roll actuator assemblies to their bellcrank assemblies for proper installation. If the inspection finds problems, you must perform corrective actions to fix the installation to address an unsafe condition.
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