Leonardo Helicopters Face Mandatory Cable and Extinguisher Checks
Published Date: 2/5/2025
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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.
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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.
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