11-Sep-2020Source: EASA
This Proposed AD will be closed for consultation on 09 October 2020 During review of existing emergency exit placards, attached to or located near to the cabin sliding doors (both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides), to verify that they provide an accurate illustration of the proper method of sliding doors emergency opening, it was... Read more
10-Sep-2020Source: EASA
An accident occurred with an AW169 helicopter, the root cause of which is still under investigation. While the helicopter was on a take-off phase at low forward speed, a loss of yaw control has been observed. As incorrect installation of the TRA might have been a factor, as a precautionary measure, Leonardo issued ASB 169-120 to... Read more
4-Sep-2020Source: EASA
A design deficiency has been identified, affecting some specific main cabin floor panel installations on AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This condition, if not corrected, could, in case of an emergency landing, lead to failure of the affected seats, as defined in this AD, possibly resulting in injury to helicopter occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, as... Read more
4-Sep-2020Source: EASA
One occurrence has been reported of failure of both inverters in flight, leading to autopilot disconnection. Subsequent inspection identified chafing of a wire in the AC power system cable assembly, due to a protective grommet not correctly installed in the emergency bus interlock compartment. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to autopilot... Read more
3-Sep-2020Source: EASA
Several occurrences have been reported of loss of tightening torque of the Shur-Lok nut, which serves as a retainer of the tail rotor (TR) drive flange of the main gearbox (MGB). Subsequent investigation determined that these events were the result of failure of the Shur-Lok nut locking function, which is normally ensured by two anti-rotation... Read more
27-Aug-2020Source: FAA
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-12-18 for Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R44 II helicopters. AD 2019-12-18 required inspecting certain engine air induction hoses (hoses) and replacing any hose that was not airworthy. AD 2019-12-18 also prohibited the installation of certain hoses. This AD continues to require inspecting those previously affected hoses and... Read more
26-Aug-2020Source: EASA
EASA has released Issue 22 of the Type Certificate Data Sheet for the Leonardo AW109 and AW119. Issue 22 can be viewed here... Read more
7-Aug-2020
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the majority of the flights have been suspended. This had a severe impact in groundhandling business due to the fact that the absence of clients forced many groundhandling services providers to scale down or cease operations completely. This resulted in a large number of personnel being unemployed and groundhandling equipement... Read more
24-Jul-2020Source: FAA
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a shoulder harness seat belt comfort clip (comfort clip) interfering with the seat belt inertia reel. This AD requires... Read more
16-Jul-2020Source: FAA
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76C helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of inaccurate main gear box (MGB) indications in flight. This AD requires updating the remote data acquisition unit (RDAU) software and re-identifying the RDAU and, for certain helicopters, updating the software of... Read more
10-Dec-2018Source: Bell
Bell has been made aware of cases where corrosion has been found on the freewheel assembly housing surface to the engine gearbox interface. Following investigation, it was discovered that the surface paint masking of the interface of freewheel housing 406-040-500-107 is best adapted to fit on the model 206L4 and 407. This freewheel housing when... Read more
6-Dec-2018Source: Bell
Bell has received field reports of cabin interior protective pads held in position with VELCRO® that disbond from the cabin structure. This is more likely to occur to those aircraft located in a hot and humid environment. To address this condition, Bell engineering has developed new interior protective pads, adding snaps to the interface to... Read more
3-Dec-2018Source: Bell
This Technical Bulletin introduces the procedures to upgrade the 429-001-523-101/- 103 and 429-001-532-101/-103 bellcrank assemblies to the latest configuration 429- 001-523-107 and 429-001-532-107 which utilizes corrosion resistant steel bearings. Bellcranks upgraded in accordance with this Technical Bulletin will not be affected by PART II of the Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 429-15-21 Revision B. Customers should... Read more
30-Nov-2018Source: FAA
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model AW189 helicopters. This AD requires replacing the tail plane lower fitting with an improved tail plane lower fitting. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the tail plane fittings of Model AW189 helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended... Read more
16-Nov-2018Source: FAA
We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-21-05 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (now Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters. AD 2013-21-05 required an initial and repetitive inspections of certain bearings and modifying the floor and a rod. Since we issued AD 2013-21-05, we have determined that... Read more
23-Oct-2018Source: FAA
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-13-03 for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. AD 2017-13-03 required adding an identification number to life-limited rod ends that do not have a serial number (S/N). Since we issued AD 2017-13-03, an additional life-limited rod end was identified that is affected by the same unsafe... Read more
22-Oct-2018Source: FAA
We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters as Emergency AD 2018-16-51, dated July 26, 2018, which superseded Emergency AD 2018-15-51, dated July 20, 2018. This AD requires inspecting the... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: Robinson
DATE: 19 July 2012 TO: R22, R44 & R44 II, and R66 owners, operators, and maintenance personnel SUBJECT: Kannad ELT Service Bulletin ROTORCRAFT AFFECTED: Helicopters equipped with optional “AF-Compact” or “AF Integra” model Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) manufactured by Kannad. Kannad “406 AF” and “406 AF-H” model ELTs are not affected. BACKGROUND: Kannad has issued... Read more
29-May-2012Source: Robinson
DATE: 29 May 2012 TO: R66 owners, operators, and maintenance personnel SUBJECT: Center Rear Seat Decal ROTORCRAFT AFFECTED: R66 helicopters S/N 0004 thru 0110 excluding S/N 0062, 0075, 0081, 0086, 0089, 0090, 0094, 0097, 0098, 0099, 0101, 0102, 0106, 0107, and 0108. BACKGROUND: A decal was not installed on some center rear seats.... Read more
14-Dec-2011Source: FAA
Updated placarding required. Applicable to _ALL_ Bell models, plus Eurocopter EC135 and Bo105... Read more
12-Dec-2011Source: FAA
Cyclic control friction device... Read more
1-Dec-2011Source: NZ CAA
Main Rotor Blades – Inspection and Replacement... Read more
29-Nov-2011Source: FAA
Non-conformities on adjustment of some hydromechanical units (HMUs) have been reported by a Turbomeca repair centre. The technical investigations carried out by Turbomeca are showing that only a limited number of HMUs are potentially affected by this non-conformity to HMU adjustment.... Read more
22-Nov-2011Source: FAA
N2 (power turbine speed) sensor harness wire crimping discrepancy... Read more
21-Nov-2011Source: Robinson
DATE: 27 October 2011 TO: R66 owners, operators, and maintenance personnel SUBJECT: Placards and Markings ROTORCRAFT AFFECTED: R66 helicopters S/N 0004 thru 0051, 0053 thru 0058, 0060, 0064 thru 0066, and 0071. TIME OF COMPLIANCE: Within next 150 flight hours or by 31 January 2012, whichever occurs first. BACKGROUND: Some placards and markings were revised... Read more
21-Nov-2011Source: FAA
Number 2 Modular Avionic Unit (MAU) ventilation duct... Read more
21-Nov-2011Source: FAA
Monitor the power display when a generator is deactivated... Read more
10-Nov-2011Source: FAA
Supercedes AD 2003-22-06. Tail rotor pitch control rod... Read more
4-Nov-2011Source: FAA
Certain main rotor blade assemblies... Read more
27-Oct-2011Source: FAA
Tail boom outer skin panels... Read more
27-Oct-2011Source: FAA
Upper end fitting ball joints of the main rotor servocontrols... Read more
27-Oct-2011Source: FAA
Side mounting of pilot and co pilot seats... Read more
27-Oct-2011Source: FAA
Rotorcraft Flight Manual, Limitations section... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Robinson
Clutch Assembly Retaining Bolt Replacement... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Robinson
Pop-Out Float Cylinder Valve... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Robinson
Ground Handling Wheels and Wheel Supports... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Robinson
MRGB Oil Level Fluctuation... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Robinson
Fuel Shut-Off Valve Replacement... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Robinson
MRGB Oil Level Fluctuation... Read more
2-Sep-2011Source: NZ CAA
Engine Exhaust – Cabin Heater System Failures... Read more
26-Aug-2011Source: FAA
Tail rotor hub plug... Read more
26-Aug-2011Source: FAA
Tail rotor blades... Read more
26-Aug-2011Source: FAA
Main rotor scissor fitting assembly... Read more
25-Aug-2011Source: EASA
Tail Rotor Blades... Read more
27-Jan-2010Source: EASA
This AD supersedes and cancels EASA AD No. 2006-0252 dated 22 August 2006... Read more
13-Jan-2010Source: FAA
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11-Jan-2010Source: FAA
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7-Jan-2010Source: EASA
This AD revises EASA Emergency AD 2009-0230-E dated 23 October 2009... Read more