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Airworthiness Directives

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Proposed EASA AD: Airbus EC175 B helicopters

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Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Arriel 1 engines

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Proposed EASA AD: Airbus AS350 and AS355 helicopters

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Final EASA AD: Airbus AS350 and EC130 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0107, Airbus AS350 and EC130 helicopters, ATA 25 – Equipment / Furnishings – Cargo…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-92A helicopters

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-02-01 for Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Model S-92A helicopters with certain part-numbered…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0105, Leonardo S.p.A. A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP helicopters, ATA 64 – Tail…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters

The FAA is superseding Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-07-51, which applied to all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS332 series and EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by modifications Airbus has developed to address a report of an emergency…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0101, Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters, ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Life Raft…
Rotor Media
Rotor MediaMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) was prompted by the manufacturer revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC155 B1 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) was prompted by reports of failure of the main gearbox oil-cooling fan hub.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus AS350 and EC130 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-056, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130 helicopters, ATA 76 – Engine Controls –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA Special Conditions AD: Airbus H160B helicopter

These proposed special conditions include additional safety standards that the administrator deems necessary to establish an equivalent level…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Revised EASA AD: Airbus AS332 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0139R1, Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters, ATA 52 – Doors – Cabin Lateral Sliding Plug…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS332 and EC225 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0095, Airbus Helicopters AS332 and EC225 helicopters, ATA 28 – Fuel – Fuel Filter…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS365 and SA 365 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0090, Airbus Helicopters AS365 and SA 365 helicopters, ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0089, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 helicopters, ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Vertical Fin…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.a. Models AB 412 and AB 412EP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a report of a fatigue crack in a left-hand fin spar…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Aerolite AG, Installation of 3-Stretcher Unit Assembly

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0131R1, Aerolite AG, Installation of 3-Stretcher Unit Assembly, ATA 11 – Placards and Markings…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-048, Leonardo S.p.A. A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP helicopters, ATA 64 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0083, Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters, ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance Checks –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would supersede AD 2021-05-03 but continue to require its actions and expand its…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Series 206 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a loss of tail-rotor (TR) drive due to a failure of…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-046, Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters, ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Life…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 330 and AS332 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0076, Airbus Helicopters SA 330 and AS332 helicopters, ATA 53 – Fuselage – Main…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: various helicopters

The FAA is proposing a new directive to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-23-13, which requires revising the limitations…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0075, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 helicopters, ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Vertical Fin…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS365 and SA 365 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-043, Airbus Helicopters AS365 and SA 365 helicopters, ATA 67 – Rotors Flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 6, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: WSK “PZL-Świdnik” S.A. PZL SW-4 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0072, WSK “PZL-Świdnik” S.A. PZL SW-4 helicopters, ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual / Supplement…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Emergency EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This emergency airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0071-E, Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters, ATA 62 – Main Rotor –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0069, Airbus Helicopters EC175B helicopters, ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Rear Engine Cowling…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB-BK117 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0066, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635 and MBB-BK117 helicopters, ATA 25 – Equipment…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, AS355, AS365, and SA 365 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0064, Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, AS355, AS365, and SA 365 helicopters, ATA 62 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-033, Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters, ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance Checks…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 P3 and EC135 T3 helicopters with Helionix, MBB BK 117-D2 and MBB BK 117-D3 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), prompted by multiple reports of multifunction display failures, requires revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Transport Canada AD: Bell Textron Canada Model 505 helicopters, serial numbers 65011 and subsequent

This Transport Canada airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2023-16, Engine – Fuel and Control – Change of Flight Manual Limitations,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0049, Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters, ATA 53 – Fuselage – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0044, Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters, ATA 63 – Main Rotor Drive…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-027, Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters, ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Rear…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Revised EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS332 and EC225 helicopters

This revised airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0012R1, Airbus Helicopters AS332 and EC225 helicopters, ATA 56 – Windows – Jettisoning…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Transport Canada AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 helicopters

This Transport Canada airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2023-11, Fuel System - Standpipe Assembly Sharp Edges Leading to Fuel Quantity…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0042, Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters, ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Rotating Swashplate…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355 F1, AS355 F2, and AS355 N helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting certain part-numbered fan supports (affected parts) and, depending on the results,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB/BK 117 helicopters

This EASA proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-021, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB/BK 117 helicopters, ATA…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: all Leonardo S.p.a. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting certain tail-rotor duplex bearings (TRDBs) and, depending on the results, replacing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0036, Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters, ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Hub Scissors Assembly…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0035, Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters, ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness DirectivesUncategorized

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS332 series and EC225LP helicopters

This proposed AD was prompted by modifications developed by Airbus to address a report of an emergency exit…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0030, Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters, ATA 33 – Lights – Landing Search Lights…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters, certain Models Bo 105 and MBB BK 117 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a report of a missing main-rotor swashplate inner ring. The AD…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0028, Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2 helicopters, ATA 53 – Fuselage – Rear Transmission Bearing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters, certain Model AS350 and AS355 series helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires, for helicopters with certain part-numbered tail-rotor head spider pitch change units installed, inspection…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Revised EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0178R2, Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters, ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive, 23-012, Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters, ATA 63 – Main Rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-010, Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters, ATA 67 – Rotors Flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: all Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C1, and Arriel 1C2 model turboshaft engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing the affected fire detectors, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: all Safran Helicopter Engines Makila 1A and Makila 1A1 model turboshaft engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing the affected fire detectors, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: all Airbus Helicopters Models EC120B, EC130 B4, and EC130 T2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require, for helicopters with certain part-numbered landing gear assemblies installed, visually inspecting…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting the vibration level on the tail-rotor driveshaft and, depending on the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters Models A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters modified by STC SR01812LA

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repairing or replacing certain float assemblies. The FAA is issuing this AD to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 and MBB Bo 105 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0006-E, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 and MBB Bo 105 helicopters, ATA…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Revised EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0265R1, Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R engines, ATA 77 – Engine Indicating / Conformation…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 341G and SA 342J helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0002, Airbus Helicopters SA 341G and SA 342J helicopters, ATA 67 – Rotors Flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 6, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada model 407 helicopters

This AD requires inspecting the tailboom attachment structure, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters

The FAA is superseding AD 2021-20-10 for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0265, Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R engines, ATA 77 – Engine Indicating / Conformation…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Revised EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS365, and EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0101R2, revises EASA AD 2021-0101R1, dated 25 February 2022, the original issue of which…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS365 and EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0261, Airbus Helicopters AS365 and EC155 helicopters, ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Fire…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters, EC225 LP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-178, Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters, ATA 33 – Lights – Landing Search…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB 212 and AB 412 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0258, Leonardo S.p.A. AB 212 and AB 412 helicopters, ATA 63 – Main Rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, Arriel 1 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0256, Safran Helicopter Engines, Arriel 1 engines, ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Fire…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, RTM 322-01/9A engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0254, Safran Helicopter Engines, RTM 322-01/9A engines, ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, RTM 322-01/9 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0255, Safran Helicopter Engines, RTM 322-01/9 engines, ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA rule: Archer Aviation Model M001 powered-lift

This notice of a proposed rule by the FAA regards airworthiness criteria for the Archer Aviation Inc. Model…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Transport Canada AD: Bell Textron Canada Model 407 helicopters

This Transport Canada airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2022-68, is for Bell Textron Canada Model 407 helicopters and is effective…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 19, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Revised EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters

This revised airworthiness directive (AD), 2018-0104R2, Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters, ATA 53 – Fuselage – Tail Boom /…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Emergency EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters

This emergency airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0251-E, Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters, ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive – Shaft-Line…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters Model AW169 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a report of a protruding pushbutton screw on an internal handle…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 365 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-170, Airbus Helicopters SA 365 helicopters, ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0246, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 helicopters, ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Main…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, Makila 1 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0244, Safran Helicopter Engines, Makila 1 engines, ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Fire…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 9, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: WSK “PZL-Świdnik” S.A, PZL W-3A helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0239, addresses WSK “PZL-ŚWIDNIK” S.A, PZL W-3A helicopters; ATA 25 – Equipment / Furnishings…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Canceled EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Makila 2 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) cancellation notice (CN), 2014-0059R1-CN, Safran Helicopter Engines Makila 2 engines, ATA 77 – CANCELLED:…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 6, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-165, Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R engines, ATA 77 – Engine Indicating /…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 341G and SA 342J helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-164, Airbus Helicopters SA 341G and SA 342J helicopters, ATA 67 – Rotors…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS355 E, AS355F, AS355 F1, AS355 F2, and AS355 N helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require repetitively inspecting certain part-numbered fan supports and, depending on the results,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models Bo 105A and Bo 105C helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires incorporating into existing maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations) as specified in a European…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB212 and AB412 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-162, Leonardo S.p.A. AB212 and AB412 helicopters, ATA 63 – Main Rotor Drive…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-23-05 for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters. This AD…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires removing the plate of the collective lever secondary stop and replacing it with…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0233-E, Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 helicopters, ATA 52 – Doors – Cockpit Door Handle –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB/BK 117 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0228, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB/BK 117 helicopters, ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (now Bell Textron Canada) Model 407 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires incorporating into existing maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations) as specified in the Airworthiness…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332C, AS 332C1, AS 332L, AS 332L1, and AS 332L2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting each affected hoist attachment fitting (fitting) and, depending on the results, removing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS365, and EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0231, Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS365, and EC155 helicopters, ATA 71 – Power Plant…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Models 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) was prompted by a loss of tail rotor (TR) drive due to a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Model Makila 2A engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0223, is for Safran Helicopter Engines Model Makila 2A engines: ATA 05 – Time…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Model Makila 2A1 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0224, is for Safran Helicopter Engines Model Makila 2A1 engines: ATA 05 – Time…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Model RTM 322-01/9 engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-158, is for Safran Helicopter Engines Model RTM 322-01/9 engines: ATA 05 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, various restricted category helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Inc. Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters

This airworthiness directive AD requires inspecting the collective control system rigging and depending on the results rigging the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Model RTM 322-01/9A engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-157, is for Safran Helicopter Engines Model RTM 322-01/9A engines: ATA 05 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Models 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires a repetitive inspection for delamination, and depending on the results, removing the M/R…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Models 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires removing certain nuts from service, installing newly designed nuts, applying torque and a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB206 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0221, is for Leonardo S.p.A. AB206 helicopters: ATA 65 – Tail Rotor – Drive…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters, AS355, AS365, SA 365, EC155, AS332, and EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0220, is for Airbus Helicopters Models AS355, AS365, SA 365, EC155, AS332, and EC225…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters

This AD was prompted by reports of the cockpit doors failing to open after ditching with inflated floats…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Transport Canada emergency AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) certain Model 505 helicopters

This Transport Canada emergency airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2022-62, is for Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters, serial…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: all Leonardo S.p.a. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require repetitively inspecting certain tail rotor duplex bearings (TRDBs) and, depending on…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 10, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: certain Bell Textron, Erickson 214 Holdings, Leonardo S.p.A., and various restricted category helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 7, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.a. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the forward cabin roof ceiling harnesses and installation, as specified in a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: certain General Electric CT7 series turboprop engines

The FAA proposes to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2018-03-13, which applies to certain General Electric Company CT7 series…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetNovember 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. turboshaft engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require revisions to the ALS of the operator's existing approved aircraft maintenance…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 31, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365, AS365, EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 22-147, is for Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365, AS365, and EC155 helicopters: ATA 71…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 31, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 22-146, is for Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 helicopters: ATA 67 – Rotors…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the forward cabin roof ceiling harnesses and installation.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires visually inspecting the external surface of the TR gearbox support assembly, borescope inspecting…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW189 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 22-0214, is for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters: ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Emergency Life-Raft…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopter engines, Makila 2A1 engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD), 22-138, is for Safran Helicopter engines, Makila 2A1 engines: ATA 05 – Time…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopter engines, Makila 2A engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD), 22-137, is for Safran Helicopter engines, Makila 2A engines: ATA 05 – Time…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS355, AS365, SA 365, EC155, AS332, and EC225 LP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-136, is for Airbus Helicopters AS355, AS365, SA 365, EC155, AS332, and EC225…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0209-E, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters; ATA 91 – Harness…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc. helicopters and various restricted-category helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) applies to certain Bell Textron Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters and various restricted-category…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0208, is for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters;…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), which supersedes AD 2021-10-10, continues to require repetitively inspecting the main gearbox (MGB) particle…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 11, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB BK 117 C-2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting certain TRA assemblies and, depending on the results, replacing or repairing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 7, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A., AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0205, is for Leonardo S.p.A., AB139 and AW139 helicopters; ATA 64 – Tail Rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, Arrius 2 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0203, is for Safran Helicopter Engines, Arrius 2 engines: ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355 F1, AS355 F2, AS355 N, and AS355 NP helicopters

This new airworthiness directive (AD) requires incorporating into existing maintenance records requirements specified in an EASA AD that…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models SA 341G, SA 342J helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires visually inspecting certain part-numbered tail-rotor blades for the presence of a linear indication.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0191, is for Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters: ATA 65 – Rotors – Main…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Robinson Helicopter Co. Models R44 and R44 II helicopters

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-19-08, which applied to certain Robinson Helicopter Co. Models R44 and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS332 series helicopters

(FAA) - This AD requires recalculating the torque cycles of certain parts and updating log cards; removing certain…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH and Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require incorporating into existing maintenance-records requirements new, more restrictive airworthiness limitations issued…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 7, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing engine maintenance manual and the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 2, 2022
Airworthiness Directives

Emergency EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters

This emergency airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0182-E, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters: ATA 64 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopters Arrius 2 series engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD), 22-121, is for Safran Helicopters Arrius 2 series engines: ATA 05 – Time…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0180, is for Airbus Helicopters AS355 helicopters: ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Revised final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2017-0102R2, is for Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2 engines: ATA 73 – Engine Fuel…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0178, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 helicopters: ATA 04 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH certain Models EC135 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 P3,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

EASA Proposed AD: Airbus Helicopters SA.330J helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-110, ATA 65 – Rotors – Main Gearbox Oil Cooling Fan – Inspection…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Transport Canada Final AD: Bell Textron Models 204B, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2022-46, Landing Gear – Forward Crosstube – New Airworthiness Limitation, takes effect Aug. 26,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require incorporating into existing maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations) as specified in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS365 N3, EC155 B, EC155 B1 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual, installing placards, and, depending on…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model SA.330J helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require removing the plate of the collective lever secondary stop and replacing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 11, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0154, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters: ATA 64 – Tail…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters certain Models AS350, AS355 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Models AS350B, AS350 BA, AS350 B1, AS350 B2, AS350…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109E, A109S, A109LUH helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 22-0153, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109E, A109S, and A109LUH helicopters: ATA 53 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW189 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 22-102, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW189 helicopters: ATA 04 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 22-103, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 helicopters: ATA 04 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to certain Airbus Helicopters…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Transport Canada Final AD: Bell Textron Canada Ltd. Models 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2010-29R2, Hydraulic Power – Servo Actuator Piston Rod – Corrosion and Cracking, supersedes AD…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0152-E, ATA 64 – Tail Rotor – Duplex Bearings – Inspection / Replacement, requires…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Various airplanes, helicopters, and engines

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 26, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2020-0191R1, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters: ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 25, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS355 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-097, is for Airbus Helicopters Model AS355 helicopters: ATA 65 – Tail Rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0150, is for Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 helicopters: ATA 64 – Tail Rotor –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) supersedes AD 2021-10-10. The PAD would continue to require repetitively inspecting the main…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Model EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires one-time visual inspections and, depending on the results, accomplishing additional inspections, repairing the…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetJuly 19, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A119, AW119 MkII helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0148, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters: ATA 24 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Canceled EASA AD: Bell Textron Models 212, 412 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0163-CN, is for Bell Textron Models 212 and 412 helicopters: ATA 28/79 – CANCELED:…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require repetitively inspecting certain tail rotor actuator assemblies and, depending on the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Robinson Models R44, R44 II helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires checking each tail rotor blade (blade) for any crack and removing any cracked…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB 412, AB 412EP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing the upper left-hand (LH) tail boom attachment bolt, visually inspecting the other…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109K2, A109E, A109S, AW109SP helicopters modified by STC SR01812LA

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repairing or replacing certain float assemblies.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models EC135, EC635, MBB BK 117 helicopters; Airbus Helicopters Models EC175B, H160-B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0143, is for Airbus helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB BK 117 helicopters…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 11, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 365 N2, AS365 N3, EC155 B, EC155 B1, SA 365 N1 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive inspections of the TGB chip detector for particles, analyzing any particles collected,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 11, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0140, is for Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters: ATA 63 – Rotor Drive(s) –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332C, AS 332C1, AS 332L, AS 332L1, and AS 332L2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require inspecting each affected hoist attachment fitting and, depending on the results,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 6, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

FAA Emergency AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requires one-time visual inspections and, depending on the results, accomplishing additional inspections, repairing…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetJuly 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, EC130, AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0128, is for Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters: ATA 53 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Emergency EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This emergency airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0130-E, is for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters: ATA 62 – Main…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0012R1, is for Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters: ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require incorporating into maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations) as specified in an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Models 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) requires removing certain nuts from service; installing newly designed nuts; applying a specific…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332C, AS 332C1, AS 332L, and AS 332L1 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require recalculating the torque cycles of certain parts, updating log cards, and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A., Models A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-082, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters: ATA 24…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0121, concerns Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters: ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Engine…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Transport Canada final AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Models 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2022-33, concerns failure of the tail rotor driveshaft with bonded adapters.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter RTM 322-01/9 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0117, is for Safran Helicopter RTM 322-01/9 engines: ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter RTM 322-01/9A engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0118, is for Safran Helicopter RTM 322-01/9A engines: ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires a one-time borescope inspection of certain part-numbered TGB fittings and, depending on the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW169 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the fuel-tank vent lines as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Robinson Helicopter Company Models R22 Beta, R44, R44 II helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the engine RPM sensor wiring and installing a wiring kit.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Corrected EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0051, is for Airbus Helicopters Models AS350 and AS355 helicopters: ATA 53 – Fuselage…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 10, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0104, is for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters: ATA 62 – Main Rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 10, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0178R1, Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters, ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355 F1, AS355 F2, AS365 N2, AS365 N3, SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, EC155 B, and EC155 B1 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires a one-time inspection of certain part-numbered engine cowlings and corrective action, if necessary,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc. Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive inspections of structural components that attach the tail boom to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 7, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH certain Model MBB BK117 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) for MBB BK 117 A-1, MBB BK 117 A-3, MBB BK 117 A-4, MBB…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 3, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350B, AS350 BA, AS350 B1, AS350 B2, AS350 B3, AS350 D, EC130 B4, EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires incorporating into maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations), as specified in an EASA AD.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 3, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0099, Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters, ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB/BK 117 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0097, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB/BK 117 helicopters, ATA 25 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters Models A109S and AW109SP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires borescope inspection of certain parts and removal of any detectable foreign object as…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Models 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires the inspection of certain engine oil and fuel check valves and, depending on…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-071, Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters, ATA 53 – Fuselage –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365 C1 and SA 365 C2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the main gearbox magnetic plugs and oil filter for particles and, depending…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-064, Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters, ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Engine…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 26, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-065, Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters, ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Mast…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 26, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: WSK “PZL-ŚWIDNIK” S.A. PZL W-3A helicopters

This airworthiness directive, 2022-0092, WSK “PZL-ŚWIDNIK” S.A. PZL W-3A helicopters, ATA 72 – Engine – Vibration Levels –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 25, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Honeywell Model T53 turboshaft engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires initial and repetitive special vibration tests of the engine and, depending on the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Model S-92A helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) retains certain requirements and the prohibition for installing certain stabilizer assemblies on any helicopter…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 23, 2022
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