Leonardo Pilots: Recheck Those Botched Torque Nuts for Cracks Now
Published Date: 9/10/2025
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Summary
If you fly a Leonardo helicopter like the A109 or AW119, listen up! The FAA found some maintenance instructions had wrong torque numbers for important parts, so they’re making sure those parts get checked regularly for cracks or damage. This keeps your helicopter safe and sound without breaking the bank or your schedule.
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Mandatory swashplate nut inspections
If you operate a Leonardo helicopter Model A109E, A109S, AW109SP, A119, or AW119 MKII, the FAA now requires repetitive inspections of certain swashplate nuts for cracks, fretting, or slippage marks. You must perform these inspections at the recurring intervals the AD requires to address the unsafe condition caused by incorrect torque values in prior maintenance instructions.
Required corrective actions if defects found
If an inspection finds cracks, fretting, or slippage marks on the specified swashplate nuts, the AD requires performing corrective actions specified by the FAA, which may include repair or replacement of parts. Operators must complete those corrective actions to address the unsafe condition on the listed Leonardo helicopter models.
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