EASA Regulations for Enstrom 280

6 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Enstrom 280.

EASA AD 2018-0286

Main Rotor — Hydraulic Damper / Belt Tension Shaft Rod End Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0286 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Enstrom Helicopter Corporation models F-28, 280, and 480 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the main rotor hydraulic damper and belt tension shaft rod end bearing assemblies to detect corrosion and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models and references specific part numbers for affected components.

Dec 20, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEnstrom Helicopter Corporation 280Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28Enstrom F-28Enstrom 280Enstrom 480

EASA AD 2018-0067

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0286

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Enstrom Helicopter Corporation models F-28, 280, and 480 helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main rotor hydraulic damper and belt tension shaft rod end bearing assemblies to detect corrosion and requires replacement if corrosion is found. The directive references specific part numbers including 01-824-08E-011 and others, and aligns with FAA AD 2017-26-03.

Mar 23, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEnstrom Helicopter Corporation 280Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28Enstrom F-28Enstrom 280Enstrom 480

EASA AD 2016-0221-CN

CANCELLED: Main Rotor — Main Rotor Spindle — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2016-0221-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2016-0221 concerning the inspection of main rotor spindles on Enstrom F-28, 280, and 480 helicopters. The cancellation follows the adoption of FAA AD 2018-02-01, which requires repetitive inspections and establishes a life limit for the affected spindles. This notice applies to all serial numbers of the specified Enstrom helicopter models.

Jan 24, 2018

Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtEnstrom Helicopter Corporation 280Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28Enstrom F-28Enstrom 280Enstrom 480

EASA AD US-2018-02-01

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Spindle — Recurring Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-02-01 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Enstrom Helicopter Corporation models F-28A, 280, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, 280C, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280F, 280FX, and 480 helicopters. This directive focuses on recurring inspections and establishing a life limit for the main rotor spindle assemblies with part numbers 28-14282-11 or 28-14282-13. It aims to prevent unsafe conditions caused by cracked main rotor spindles that could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

Jan 24, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEnstrom Helicopter Corporation 280Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28Enstrom F-28AEnstrom 280Enstrom F-28CEnstrom F-28C-2Enstrom F-28C-2REnstrom 280CEnstrom F-28FEnstrom F-28F-REnstrom 280FEnstrom 280FXEnstrom 480

EASA AD US-2017-26-03

Main Rotor - Rod End Bearing Assemblies - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 82, Number 243 (December 20, 2017) - Airworthiness Directive 2017-26-03 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Enstrom Helicopter Corporation models F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, F-28F, F-28F-R, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B. This directive mandates inspection of specific main rotor rod end bearing assemblies to detect corrosion and prevent potential failure that could lead to loss of a main rotor blade. The directive was prompted by an accident involving an Enstrom Model 480B helicopter.

Dec 21, 2017

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEnstrom Helicopter Corporation 280Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28Enstrom Helicopter Corporation TH-28Enstrom F-28Enstrom F-28AEnstrom F-28CEnstrom F-28C-2Enstrom F-28C-2REnstrom F-28FEnstrom F-28F-REnstrom TH-28Enstrom 280Enstrom 280CEnstrom 280FEnstrom 280FXEnstrom 480Enstrom 480B

EASA SIB SW-12-10R1

Enstrom 280, F-28 series Helicopters - Fuel Level Indication

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-12-10R1 is issued by the FAA to address fuel level indication issues in Enstrom Helicopter Corporation piston aircraft, including the F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX helicopter models. This bulletin informs operators about the risk of false fuel quantity readings that may lead to fuel exhaustion during flight. It provides safety information and recommendations to verify fuel quantity indications and maintain the fuel system properly.

Feb 10, 2012

Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenanceEnstrom F-28AEnstrom F-28CEnstrom F-28FEnstrom 280Enstrom 280CEnstrom 280FEnstrom 280FX