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Airworthiness Directives: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

Detected August 27, 2026 · in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)

The FAA has issued a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters, requiring operators to take specific actions to address an unsafe condition.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on August 27, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Operators and maintenance providers of Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters, including Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, and corporate flight departments. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Compliance time is specified in the AD; check the AD for exact dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

A new Airworthiness Directive has been issued, mandating compliance actions for affected helicopters.

Who it affects

Operators and maintenance providers of Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters, including Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, and corporate flight departments.

What you must do

Review the AD text to determine if your helicopters are affected and comply with the required actions within the specified compliance time.

Deadline

Compliance time is specified in the AD; check the AD for exact dates.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-17581/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters

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