FAA Proposes AD for Leonardo AW189 Helicopters Over Life Raft Safety Pin Issue

The FAA proposes an airworthiness directive for certain Leonardo AW189 helicopters after reports that the safety pin of the emergency flotation system and life raft was installed on the cylinder valve of the life raft bottle assembly. The AD would require inspection and removal of the safety pin, and prohibit extended overwater flights until corrective actions are taken. This is a routine safety regulation affecting a specific helicopter model, with no immediate market impact.