Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register May 28, 2026. Document 2026-10593. Updated Nov. 10, 2026.

What it does

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.A. Model A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109K2, A109E, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters; and certain Model A109S and AW109SP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an incorrectly installed swashplate duplex bearing (bearing). This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the bearing and depending on the result, corrective action. This proposed AD would also prohibit the installation of an affected bearing unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The Federal Aviation Administration's summary, as published in the Federal Register.

What it would change

1 part of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations:

14 CFR 39

Before this

820 earlier Federal Register documents under regulation identifier 2120-AA64 since Jan. 1, 2025.

Since then:

What happens next and when

The FAA must receive comments on this NPRM by July 13, 2026.

The agency's dates, word for word.

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The record as published

Document number	2026-10593
Action	Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Agencies	Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
Published	May 28, 2026
Comments close	July 13, 2026
Regulation identifier (RIN)	2120-AA64
Docket	FAA-2026-4647

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