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Proposed ruleComments close Dec. 28, 2026

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 Nov. 10, 2026. Document 2026-22928. Updated Nov. 10, 2026.

Open for public comment until Dec. 28, 2026. Comment on Regulations.gov

What it does

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-05-07, which applies to all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. AD 2024-05-07 requires revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing helicopter maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-05-07, it was determined that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the ALS of the existing maintenance manual or ICA and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. 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

What happens next and when

The FAA must receive comments on this NPRM by December 28, 2026.

The agency's dates, word for word.

Document number2026-22928
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
AgenciesTransportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
PublishedNov. 10, 2026
Comments closeDec. 28, 2026
Regulation identifier (RIN)2120-AA64
DocketFAA-2026-13796

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