EASA Regulations for Enstrom 280F

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Enstrom 280F.

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

EASA SIB SW-09-30

Enstrom Helicopters - Engine Pylon Failures

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-09-30 issued by the FAA alerts owners and operators of Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Models F28F, 280F, and 280FX about a potential airworthiness concern involving cracks in the engine pylon near the belt tensioning assembly mounting bracket. This bulletin provides information on recent reports of cracked pylons and references previous Enstrom service communications addressing this issue. The bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action.

Jun 15, 2009

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtEnstrom F28FEnstrom 280FEnstrom 280FX