# Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). |
| Published | 2026-10-14 |
| Comments close | 2026-11-30 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 39 |
| Summary | The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-18-01, which applies to Leonardo S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. AD 2024-18-01 requires repetitive inspections of certain collective stick torque tube assemblies for deficiencies and corrective action, as applicable. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-18-01, an improved collective stick torque tube assembly was designed, and replacement instructions were issued. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of certain collective stick torque tube assemblies and, depending on the results of the inspection, replaceme |
| Document number | 2026-20930 |

## Why this score
- Comment deadline within 30 days.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/14/2026-20930/airworthiness-directives-leonardo-spa-helicopters). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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