#2026-05098Uçuşa Elverişlilik Direktifleri; Leonardo S.p.a. Helikopterleri
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The FAA has issued a new rule for certain Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters (Model AB139 and AW139) to improve safety during takeoff and landing. This rule requires updates to the flight manual and new instructions on how to secure the seat headrest properly. It affects operators of these specific helicopter models.
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Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Key Changes
- Update the rotorcraft flight manual supplement (RFMS)
- Replace the existing information placard with new instructions
- Specify how to lock the seat headrest during takeoff and landing
Obligations
What this law requires
Revise the existing rotorcraft flight manual supplement (RFMS) to include instructions on locking the seat headrest in the highest position during takeoff and landing
Replace the information placard located next to rear-facing seats with a new placard that specifies instructions for locking the seat headrest
Ensure seat headrests are locked in the highest position during all takeoff and landing operations