AD 2021-22-13: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with a Breeze external hoist assembly, having part number (P/N) P/N 3G2591V00331 (Breeze P/N BL-20200-421), P/N 3G2591V02931 (Breeze P/N BLH-20200-431-1), P/N 3G2591V02932 (Breeze P/N BLH-20200-431-2), or P/N 3G2591V01431 (Breeze P/N BL-20200-422), that has not passed a rated load check (RTC) in accordance with Breeze Flight Line Operation and Maintenance Manual TD-03-008, TD-08-002 or TD-03-009 as applicable, or the Accomplishment Instructions of Leonardo Emergency Alert Service Bulletin 139-679, dated August 5, 2021 (ASB 139-679), or Annex 1 of Leonardo S.p.A. AW139 Temporary Maintenance Instruction (TMI) 139-546, dated August 2, 2021, after performing the following actions: (1) Replacement of the hoist cable (Breeze P/N BL-6260 or P/N BL-9149-8, as applicable), or (2) Installation of a hoist assembly that has been in storage for more than 12 consecutive months.