EASA 2023-0149

Requires repetitive inspections of the left-hand engine exhaust ejector duct for cracking and, depending on findings, replacement. It also requires reporting of findings to Leonardo. Prompted by reported occurrences of cracks developing in the area of the engine exhaust duct boundary reinforcement plate. An investigation is ongoing to identify the root cause of the occurrences. If not detected and corrected, this condition could lead to the detachment of a part of the ejector duct, which could impact the helicopter tailplane or the tail rotor with consequent reduction in or loss of control.