(a) EFFECTIVE DATE

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 16, 2025.

(b) AFFECTED ADS

    None.

(c) APPLICABILITY

    This  AD  applies  to  Leonardo S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII heli-
    copters, certificated in any category.

(d) SUBJECT

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code 2432, Battery/charger sys
    -tem.

(e) UNSAFE CONDITION

    This AD was prompted by a report of an electrical failure of the star-
    ter-generator, due to a rupture of the drive shaft,  which resulted in
    a partial loss of battery power. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
    loss of battery power.  The unsafe condition,  if not addressed, could
    lead to complete loss of electrical power, and subsequent loss control
    of the helicopter.

(f) COMPLIANCE

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless
    already done.

(g) REQUIREMENTS

(1) Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD:  Comply with
    all  required  actions  and  compliance  times  specified  in,  and in
    accordance with, European Union  Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023
    -0210, dated November 27, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0210).

(2) The owner/operator (pilot) holding  at least  a private pilot certifi-
    cate  may  revise  the  existing  Rotorcraft  Flight  Manual  for  the
    helicopter and  must enter  compliance with  this requirement into the
    helicopter maintenance records in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)and 14
    CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The  record must be  maintained as required by 14
    CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.

(h) EXCEPTIONS TO EASA AD 2023-0210

(1) Where EASA AD 2023-0210 refers to its effective date, this AD requires
    using the effective date of this AD.

(2) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2023-0210 specifies contact-
    ing the  STC holder  for Model  AW119 MKII helicopters modified by STC
    SR03280NY, this AD requires installing a battery discharge detector in
    accordance  with  a  method  approved  by  the  Manager, International
    Validation Branch, FAA.

(3) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2023-0210 specifies "by means
    of existing hardware," this AD requires "airworthy hardware."

(4) Where the material  referenced in EASA AD 2023-0210  specifies to "re-
    tain hardware" this AD requires replacing that text with, "retain only
    airworthy hardware."

(5) Where paragraph (2)  of  EASA AD 2023-0210  specifies  to  inform  all
    flight crews and, thereafter, operate the helicopter accordingly, this
    AD does not require those actions.

(6) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0210 states  "which  includes  the
    same  content as,"  this AD  requires replacing  that text  with "with
    information identical to that in the "Battery discharging(BATT DISCH)"
    and "Failure of the generator and d.c. bus (DC GEN)" procedures of the
    Emergency Procedures section of."

(7) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2023-0210.

(i) NO REPORTING REQUIREMENT

    Although  the material  referenced in  EASA AD  2023-0210 specifies to
    submit  certain  information  to the  manufacturer,  this  AD does not
    include that requirement.

(j) ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COMPLIANCE (AMOCS)

(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch,  FAA,  has the authority
    to approve AMOCs for this  AD, if requested using the procedures found
    in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to
    your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
    appropriate.  If sending  information directly  to the  manager of the
    International Validation Branch send it to the attention of the person
    identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
    AMOC@faa.gov.

(2) Before using any approved AMOC,  notify your appropriate principal in-
    spector, or  lacking a  principal inspector,  the manager of the local
    flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.

(k) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    For more information about this AD contact Dan McCully, Aviation Safe-
    ty Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,  Westbury, NY 11590;
    phone: (404) 474-5548; email: william.mccully@faa.gov.

(l) MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(1) The Director of the Federal Register  approved  the  incorporation  by
    reference of the material  listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552
    (a) and 1 CFR part 51.

(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by
    this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0210 dated Novem-
    ber 27, 2023.

(ii) [Reserved]

(3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer
    -Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000;  email: ADs@
    easa.europa.eu; website easa.europa.eu. You may find the EASA material
    on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.

(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
    Southwest Region,  10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,  Room 6N-321,  Fort Worth, TX
    76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA
    call (817) 222-5110.

(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Admin-
    istration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material
    at NARA,  visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or
    email fr.inspection@nara.gov.

Issued  on  May 7, 2025.  Steven  W.  Thompson,  Acting  Deputy  Director,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William McCully, Aviation Safety Engineer
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (404) 474-
5548; email: william.mccully@faa.gov.