EASA Regulations for Agusta AB412EP

Agusta AB412 and AB412EP helicopters - Rescue Hoist P/N BL-10300-60 and P/N 412-8800-01-315 - Inspection of Hook P/N S6150-61090-1 and P/N 412-8800-05-101

EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-11 and the related ENAC Italy Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-62 address a safety issue affecting Agusta AB412 and AB412EP helicopters equipped with rescue hoists P/N BL-10300-60 or P/N 412-8800-01-315 and hooks P/N S6150-61090-1 or P/N 412-8800-05-101. The documents highlight a manufacturing non-conformity where a critical pin P/N BL-1358 is missing from the hook, potentially compromising the rescue hoist's integrity. This issue requires immediate inspection to ensure flight safety.