EASA Regulations for Enstrom 280FX

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Enstrom 280FX.

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EASA AD US-2018-02-01

Jan 24, 2018

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 280
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28
  • Enstrom F-28A
  • Enstrom 280
  • Enstrom F-28C22R
  • Enstrom 280C
  • Enstrom F-28FR
  • Enstrom 280F
  • Enstrom 280FX
  • Enstrom 480

EASA AD US-2017-26-03

Dec 21, 2017

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 280
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation TH-28
  • Enstrom F-28
  • Enstrom F-28A
  • Enstrom F-28C22R
  • Enstrom F-28FR
  • Enstrom TH-28
  • Enstrom 280
  • Enstrom 280C
  • Enstrom 280F
  • Enstrom 280FX
  • Enstrom 480
  • Enstrom 480B

EASA SIB SW-12-10R1

Feb 10, 2012

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.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Enstrom F-28A
  • Enstrom F-28C
  • Enstrom F-28F
  • Enstrom 280
  • Enstrom 280C
  • Enstrom 280F
  • Enstrom 280FX

EASA SIB SW-09-30

Jun 15, 2009

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.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Enstrom F28F
  • Enstrom 280F
  • Enstrom 280FX