Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models EC155 B, EC155 B1, SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS365 N3 helicopters Airworthiness Directives March 05, 2021 This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a report of an in-flight loss of engine and main gearbox (MGB) cowlings. Read More
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) EC130 B4, and EC130 T2 helicopters Airworthiness Directives March 05, 2021 This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting the tail boom to Fenestron junction frame (junction frame) for a crack. Read More
Final FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Arriel 1B, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C2, Arriel 1D1, Astazou XIV B, Astazou XIV H model turboshaft engines. Airworthiness Directives March 05, 2021 This airworthiness directive (AD) requires removal from service of certain Stage 2 HPT disks for Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1B, 1C, 1C2, and 1D1 model turbofan.... Read More
Proposed FAA AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Helicopters Model S-92A helicopters Airworthiness Directives March 04, 2021 This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by an incident of a side-facing utility seat detaching from wall attachment points. Read More
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332L2, EC225 LP helicopters Airworthiness Directives March 04, 2021 EASA proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) 21-034: Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332L2 and EC225 LP helicopters; ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Supplements / One-Engine Inoperative, Performance Limitations – Amendment. Read More
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters Airworthiness Directives March 03, 2021 This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require removing certain Ti-bolts from service and prohibit installing these Ti-bolts in a critical area. Read More
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332C1, AS 332L1, AS 332L2, EC225 LP, AS 365 N2, AS365 N3, EC155 B, EC155 B1 helicopters Airworthiness Directives March 02, 2021 The FAA is superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-26-01, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332C1, AS 332L1, AS 332L2, EC225 LP, AS 365 N2, AS365 N3, EC155 B, and EC155 B1 helicopters with an energy-absorbing seat. Read More
Proposed FAA AD: all Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters Airworthiness Directives March 02, 2021 This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by the failure of a second-stage planet gear installed in the main gearbox (MGB). Read More
FAA emergency AD: Bell Textron Canada Model 505 helicopters, serial numbers 65011 and subsequent Airworthiness Directives March 01, 2021 This airworthiness directive (AD) is issued pursuant to Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 521.427; Rotors Flight Control – Collective Controls – Failure of Pilot Collective Stick and Grip Assembly. Read More
Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters Airworthiness Directives February 26, 2021 EASA proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) 21-030: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters; ATA 25 – Equipment / Furnishings – Life Raft Reservoir and Actuator Cable – Replacement / Inspection. Read More