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Airworthiness Directives

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

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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters

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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Final FAA AD: Rolls-Royce Corp. Model 250 turboshaft engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacement of the third- and fourth-stage turbine wheels and revises the applicability to…
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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Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A., Bell Textron, Bell Textron Canada, Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky Aircraft

This airworthiness directive (AD) revises EASA AD 2015-0226R6 dated 08 December 2021, including its correction dated 20 December…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD), 22-062, is for Safran Helicopter Engines RTM 322-01/9A engines: ATA 05 – Time…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD), 22-061, is for Safran Helicopter Engines RTM 322-01/9 engines: ATA 05 – Time…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters certain Models AS350, AS355, EC130 helicopters; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland certain Models EC135, MBB BK 117 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires removing certain flight control Flexball cables from service and prohibits installing those flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0087, is for Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters: ATA 28 – Fuel – Engine…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 16, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 C-2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2022-0086 is for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 C-2 helicopters: ATA 67…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 13, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0044R1, Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters, ATA 24 – Electrical Power – Overhead…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 12, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AB212 and AB412 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0084, regards Leonardo S.p.A. AB212 and AB412 helicopters, ATA 53 – Fuselage – Tailboom…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0083, Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2 engines, ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 11, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland certain Models EC135 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 10, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

EASA withdraws PAD 20-166

EASA has withdrawn proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) 20-166.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters

Airworthiness directive (AD) 2022-0072, Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP helicopters: ATA 52 – Doors – VIP Flap Doors /…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) continues to require the actions specified in AD 2019-11-05, revises the applicability, and requires…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 26, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS365 N3, SA 366 G1, EC 155 B, EC155 B1 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) retains some of the requirements of AD 2021-05-05, reduces the intervals of the magnetic…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 26, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Arriel 2 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2016-0004R1, is for Safran Helicopter Arriel 2 engines: ATA 73 – Engine Fuel &…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 25, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

SNPRM FAA AD: certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) action revises an NPRM that applied to certain Bell Textron Canada…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing each affected emergency flashlight with a serviceable part, as specified in a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS355 helicopters

Airworthiness directive (AD) 2022-0069, Airbus Helicopters AS355 helicopters: ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive – Fan Assembly –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires removing from service a certain part-numbered main gearbox (MGB) spherical bearing lock nut…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0067, ATA 04 – Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters and various restricted-category helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive inspections of the main transmission housing assembly for cracks, pitting,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB 212, AB 412 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-045, is for Leonardo S.p.A. AB 212 and AB 412 helicopters: ATA 53…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Models EC155 B, EC155 B1 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the existing RFM for your helicopter as specified in an EASA AD,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD) retains the requirements of AD 2020-22-01, adds recurring inspections, and updates the applicable service…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive inspections of the TGB chip detector for particles, analyzing any…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 11, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2 engines

Proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) 22-042, Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2 engines, ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 7, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW109SP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive inspections of the external and internal surfaces of each affected part for…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 6, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Airbus Models AS 332L2 and EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) for your helicopter, as specified in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 6, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS355 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-040, is for Airbus Helicopters Model AS355 helicopters: ATA 65 – Tail Rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Hélicoptères Guimbal Model Cabri G2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) retains certain requirements of AD 2021-02-20, requires installation of newly designed parts, provides a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD) retains the requirements of AD 2020-23-07, requires expanding the required actions to include additional…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 4, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc. certain Models 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Inc. Models 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 4, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires re-identifying a certain part-numbered engine-to-main gearbox (engine-MGB) coupling shaft and creating a log…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 4, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires determining the damage value and SLL of each affected MGB RH rear fitting,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 4, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Certain Bell Textron Inc. Models 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require inspecting certain engine oil and fuel check valves and, depending on…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109C, A109K2, A109E, A109S, AW109SP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) retains the requirements of AD 2021-17-18 and also requires repetitive inspections of the TR…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355 F1, AS355 F2, AS 365 N2, AS365 N3, SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, EC 155B, EC155 B1 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require a one-time inspection of certain part-numbered engine cowlings and corrective actions,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive, (AD) 22-026R1, is for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters: ATA 52 – Doors –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland certain Models MBB BK 117 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for MBB BK 117 A-1, MBB BK 117 A-3, MBB BK 117 A-4,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require incorporating into maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations), as specified in an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0056, is for Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters: ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 25, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require a repetitive inspection for delamination and, depending on the results, removing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

The FAA is removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-03-16, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Models AS350B, AS350 B1,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB 204B, AB 205A-1, AB 212 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0052-E, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB 204B, AB 205A-1, and AB 212 helicopters:…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final 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 DailyMarch 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc., Models 412, 412EP, 412CF helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires adding a permanent hours time-in-service (TIS) penalty for certain collective levers and prohibits…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109S, AW109SP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require borescope inspecting certain parts and removing any foreign object if detected,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires installing the upgraded collective and cyclic bell crank assemblies on certain helicopters if…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require a one-time borescope inspection of certain part-numbered TGB fittings, and, depending…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require inspecting the fuel tank vent lines, as specified in an EASA…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0046, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB 212 and AB 412 helicopters: ATA 53…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Bell Textron Inc. Models 212, 412 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0047, is for Bell Textron Inc. Models 212 and 412 helicopters: AATA 53 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive, (AD) 22-026, is for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters: ATA 52 – Doors –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, AW119 MKII helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0037, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Goodrich externally mounted hoist assemblies

This airworthiness directive (AD) for various model helicopters with certain part-numbered Goodrich externally mounted hoist assemblies (hoists) installed…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB BK 117 D-3 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the flex control unit (FCU) and corrective actions, if necessary, as well…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2019-0074R1, is for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models EC135 and EC635 helicopters: ATA 04…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: AHD Models MBB BK 117 C-2, MBB BK 117 D-2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting certain seats, as specified in an EASA AD, which is incorporated by…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc. Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) is superseding AD 2022-02-02. This AD expands the applicability to all affected pins, regardless…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Various restricted category helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) is superseding AD 2021-15-52. This AD expands the applicability to all affected pins, regardless…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2019-0074R1, is for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters: ATA 62 – Main Rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0038, is for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 and AS365 helicopters: ATA 65 – Tail…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

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

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0035, is for Leonardo S.p.A. AB 212 and AB 412 helicopters: ATA 53 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Bell Textron Inc. Models 212, 412 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0036, is for Bell Textron Inc. 212 and 412 helicopters: ATA 53 – Fuselage…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, AW119 MKII helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0037, is for Leonardo S.p.A. A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters:…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Canceled EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2011-0072-CN, is a cancellation notice: ATA 25 – CANCELED: Equipment & Furnishings – Emergency…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 7, 2022
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Corrected EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-0283R1: Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters; ATA 53 – Fuselage – Rear Transmission Bearing Support…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 28, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) retains certain requirements of AD 2021-06-06, requires modifying your helicopter to include the improved…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 28, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365, AS365, EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-0101R1: Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS365, and EC155 helicopters; ATA 52 – Doors –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 28, 2022
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Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) 22-017: Airbus Helicopters SA.330J helicopters; ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control – Main…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 24, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-92A helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would retain certain requirements and the prohibition for installing certain stabilizer assemblies on…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 23, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would continue to require the actions specified in AD 2019-11-05 and would revise…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 23, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350 B3, EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the existing RFM for your helicopter by inserting a new procedure (temporary)…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 23, 2022
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Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models EC120, EC130 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) 22-016: Airbus Helicopters EC120 and EC130 helicopters; ATA 32 – Landing Gear –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 22, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS365 N3, SA 366G1, EC155 B, EC155 B1 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires modifying the helicopter by replacing the tail rotor gearbox (TGB) control shaft guide…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 18, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Arriel 2 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2017-0102R1: Safran Helicopter Arriel 2 engines; ATA 73 – Engine Fuel & Control –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 17, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB BK 117 C-2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing each affected emergency flashlight with a serviceable part, as specified in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 15, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters certain Model AS 332L2 helicopters

The FAA is superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–21–03, which applied to Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332L2 helicopters with…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 14, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2021–0283R1: Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters; ATA 53 – Fuselage – Rear Transmission Bearing Support…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 14, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Model S-76D helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing affected GPS receivers and prohibits installing those GPS receivers.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Final FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires incorporating into maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations), as specified in an EASA AD.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models MBB BK 117 C-2, MBB BK 117 D-2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the collective bellcrank-K to determine if it is correctly installed and has…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH certain Models EC135 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing each affected emergency flashlight with a serviceable part, as specified in an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350B, AS350 B2, AS350 B3, AS350 BA helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires installing a placard in the cockpit in full view of the pilots, a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Final FAA AD: all Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters, tail rotor blades

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires an inspection (dimensional check) to verify conformity and replacement of certain tail rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Models EC155 B, EC155 B1 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require revising the existing RFM for the helicopter, as specified in an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332C, AS 332C1, AS 332L, AS 332L1 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would retain the requirements of AD 2020–22–01, add recurring inspections, and update the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Final FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB 412, AB 412EP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires determining whether the affected oil and fuel check valves are installed, visually inspecting…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters, tail boom

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the tail boom at the VHF antenna attachments and, depending on the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 10, 2022
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Transport Canada AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, certain serial numbers

This Transport Canada airworthiness directive (AD) CF-2020-18R2: Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 9, 2022
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Corrected Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc. Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212 helicopters

The airworthiness directive (AD) number specified in the Federal Register text is incorrect. This document corrects that error.…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 9, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models EC135, EC635 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2022–0023: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models EC135 and EC635 helicopters; ATA 21 – Air…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 4, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109C, A109K2, A109E, A109S, AW109SP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires an inspection of certain tail rotor (TR) sleeve assemblies for discrepancies, an inspection…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 3, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332L2, EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2022–0021: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332L2 and EC225 LP helicopters; ATA 05 – Time…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 2, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2022-0006R2: Airbus Helicopters EC155 helicopters; ATA 63 – Main Rotor Drive – Oil Cooling…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Hélicoptères Guimbal Model Cabri G2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) requires initial and repetitive inspections of certain rotating and nonrotating scissor fittings and...
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332L2, EC225 LP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require revising the existing RFM for your helicopter, as specified in an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters certain Models AS350, EC130, AS355, SA 365, AS365 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires the application of alignment markings on, and repetitive inspections of, the main rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Canceled EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, AS355 helicopters

This EASA airworthiness directive (AD) cancellation notice (CN), No. 20-008-CN, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 helicopters regards ATA…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Mecaer Aviation Group VIP MB Interiors

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2021–0287: Mecaer Aviation Group VIP MB Interiors; ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Seat Belt…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB BK 117 C-2, MBB BK 117 D-2, MBB BK 117 D-3 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter, as specified in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the control rod attachment yokes (yokes) of certain main rotor (M/R)…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2022
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Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, AW119 MkII helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) No. 22–005: Leonardo S.p.A. A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119 MkII helicopters;…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS332 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2022–0012: Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters; ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) 2022–0006R1: Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC155 helicopters; ATA 63 – Main Rotor Drive…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Honeywell T53 model turboshaft engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require initial and repetitive special vibration tests of the engine and, depending…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A Model AW189 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2022–0010: Leonardo S.p.A AW189 helicopters; ATA 34 – Navigation – Glide Slope Antenna…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 21, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW109SP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive inspections of the external and internal surfaces of each affected…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 21, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc. Models 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require inspecting each spar cap and, depending on the inspection results, removing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 21, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Model UH-1H restricted category helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires establishing a limit to replace certain main driveshafts and a one-time and repetitive…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 21, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 T2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) requires reidentifying a certain part-numbered engine-to-main gearbox coupling shaft and creating a log…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2022
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Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB BK117 C-2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) No. 22-003, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Type/Model designation(s) MBB BK117 C-2 helicopters; ATA…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Arrius Models 2B1, 2B1A, 2B1A-1, 2B2 turboshaft engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacement of the EECU or upgrade of the EECU software for engines with…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires modification of certain pilot and copilot yaw pedal assemblies with an improved design…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109A, A109A II helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting affected M/R blades and accomplishing film analysis and repair in accordance…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: certain Rolls-Royce 250 model turboshaft engines

The FAA proposes to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2017-18-14, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce Corp. (RRC) 250 model…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetJanuary 14, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Model S-92A helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires visually inspecting the swashplate assembly at specified intervals and, depending on the results,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 14, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would retain some of the requirements of AD 2020-20-06 and, depending on the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB BK 117 D-3 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require inspecting the flex control unit (FCU) and corrective actions, if necessary,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 14, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require determining the damage value and SLL of each affected MGB RH…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS332, EC225 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2021-0184R2: Airbus Helicopters AS332 and EC225 helicopters; ATA 64 – Tail Rotor –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2022
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2022-0006: Airbus Helicopters EC155 helicopters; ATA 63 – Main Rotor Drive – Oil…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB139, AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires removing certain life raft reservoirs (reservoirs) from service, inspecting the reservoirs and actuator…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Inc. Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) continues the required actions in AD 2021-15-51 and expands the applicability to add Model…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332L2, EC225 LP helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) No. 21-126R1, Airbus Helicopters AS 332L2 and EC225 LP helicopters; ATA 05 –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2022
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Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require revising the existing RFMS for your helicopter and disabling the TCAS…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 7, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 365 N2, AS365 N3, EC155 B, EC155 B1, SA 365 N1 helicopters

The FAA is superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2020-21-01 for certain helicopters. This AD continues to require modifying the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 5, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332L2, EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) retains the requirements of AD 2018-11-01 and requires a modification for replacing aluminum splices…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 5, 2022
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive visual inspections of the rivets on the rear transmission-shaft bearing support and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 30, 2021
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EASA position regarding TCCA AD CF-2021-52

EASA considerations, leading to the conclusion that Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2021-52 is not eligible for…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 28, 2021
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Final EASA AD (Correction): Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 D-3, D-3M helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2021-0290: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 D-3 and D-3M helicopters; ATA…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 28, 2021
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Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual supplement (RFMS) for your helicopter…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 28, 2021
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Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350 B3, EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) for your helicopter by inserting a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 28, 2021
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2021-0289-E: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 helicopters; ATA – Rotorcraft Flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 23, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires various inspections of the left-hand side (LH) engine fuel supply (fuel supply) hose,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 23, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Models 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L3, 206L-4 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires removing certain nuts from service, installing newly designed nuts, and applying a specific…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 23, 2021
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Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require visually inspecting the external surface of the TR gearbox support assembly,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 23, 2021
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Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS332 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) No. 21-185: Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters; ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 22, 2021
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Final EASA AD: Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) VIP MB interiors

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2021-0287, Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) VIP MB Interiors; ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 22, 2021
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Final EASA AD correction: Leonardo, Bell Textron, Bell Textron Canada, Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland, MDHI, Sikorsky

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2015-0226R6: ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Hoist – Test/Replacement.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 21, 2021
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No.2021-0283-E, Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters; ATA 53 – Fuselage – Rear Transmission Bearing Support…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 20, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109S, AW109SP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires installing protective rubber borders on the edge of the baggage avionics bay frames…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 20, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW189 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing affected parts and prohibits installing any affected part on any helicopter as…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 20, 2021
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2021-0282, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 helicopters; ATA 64 – Tail Rotor –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 17, 2021
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FAA Final AD: Various Models 234, CH-47D helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires determining the maintenance history, hours time-in-service, and number of lift cycles for each…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 17, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Brantly Helicopters Industries USA Model 305 helicopter, Brantly International Models B-2, B-2A, B-2B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive inspections of the T/R hub and, depending on the results, removing the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 15, 2021
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Final EASA AD: WSK “PZL-ŚWIDNIK” S.A. PZL W-3A helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2021-0276, WSK “PZL-ŚWIDNIK” S.A. PZL W-3A helicopters; ATA 71 – Powerplant – Electrical…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 14, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires various inspections of certain MR dampers, as specified in an EASA AD.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 14, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4 helicopters with certain Air Comm AC systems installed

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires visually inspecting the drive ring spline teeth and the mating area spline teeth…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 14, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH certain Model EC135 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 14, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness DirectivesUncategorized

Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2 engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2020-0033R1, Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2 engines; ATA 73 – Engine Fuel &…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 13, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the right forward T/R cable and, depending on the results, removing the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 13, 2021
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EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A Model AW189 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) No. 21-179: Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters; ATA 34 – Navigation – Glide Slope…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 10, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A109E, A109S, AW109SP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive inspections of each affected MLG strut assembly and, depending on the findings,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 10, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models EC135 P2+, EC135 P3, EC135 T2+, EC135 T3 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the aft and forward fitting assemblies of the outboard load system to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 10, 2021
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Final EASA AD: Leonardo, Bell Textron, Bell Textron Canada, Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland, MDHI, Sikorsky

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2015-0226R6: ATA 25 – Equipment / Furnishings – Hoist – Test / Replacement.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 9, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Hélicoptères Guimbal (HG) Model Cabri G2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires establishing life limits and CMR tasks for various parts and removing any parts…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 9, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM).
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 9, 2021
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Final FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Model AS355 NP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacement of the protective cover of the “SHEAR” control push button and re-identification…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 9, 2021
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Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) No. 2015-0226R6: Airbus Helicopters EC130 helicopters, ATA 53 – Fuselage – Tail Boom /…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 9, 2021
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Final FAA AD: All transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radio altimeter

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetDecember 7, 2021
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Final FAA AD: All helicopters equipped with radio altimeter

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all helicopters equipped with a radio (also known…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetDecember 7, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB BK 117 D-2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires an inspection of the wiring harness and the routing of the wiring harness…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 7, 2021
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Final FAA AD: MD Helicopters Models 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, 600N helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires a one-time visual and recurring borescope inspections of the torque tube and, depending…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 6, 2021
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Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW109SP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting each hydraulic pump for damage and, depending on the inspection results, removing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 6, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model A109E helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive inspections of the intersection of the lateral pylon and floor spar at…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 6, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 1 engines

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 21-175, Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 1 engines; ATA 05 – Time Limits /…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 2, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, AS355 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2014-0076R3, Airbus Helicopters, AS350 and AS355 helicopters; ATA 53 – Fuselage – Rear Structure…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 1, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: All Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332L2, EC225 LP helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive inspections (measurements) of the angular clearances of the TGB, and, depending…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyDecember 1, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters/FR Document: 2021-25690

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires an initial detailed inspection inside the overhead panel for certain helicopters, repetitive detailed…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models EC155 B, EC155 B1 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the MGB magnetic plugs and MGB filter for particles and, for certain…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters/FR Document: 2021-25691

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires an initial detailed inspection inside the overhead panel for certain helicopters, repetitive detailed…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Models MBB BK 117 C-2, MBB BK 117 D-2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require inspecting the collective bellcrank-K to determine if it is correctly installed…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models A119, AW119 MKII helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive inspections of affected torque tube assemblies for any deficiency and corrective action…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 29, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a report of degradation of the rear transmission shaft bearing support…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetNovember 24, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS365, EC155 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0265, Airbus Helicopters, AS365 and EC155 helicopters; ATA 71 – Power Plant – Cowlings…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 24, 2021
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