Manufacturer
Leonardo Helicopters
Number
EASA 2022-0233
Model(s)
AW169
Published Date
Effective Date
Summary
requires a one-time inspection of the pilot and copilot door handles and, depending on findings, corrective actions and reporting. Prompted by a reported occurrence involving a protruding handle rod pushbutton on the left-hand cockpit door internal handle, which resulted in an interference with the collective stick travel. Subsequent investigation determined that vibration and/or incorrect torquing may have contributed to the loosening of the pushbutton holding screw of the cockpit door handle, with consequent excitement of the pushbutton from its seat.
UUID
421