EASA Regulations for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 280

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 280.

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EASA AD 2018-0286

Dec 20, 2018

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 280
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28
  • Enstrom F-28
  • Enstrom 280
  • Enstrom 480

EASA AD 2018-0067

Mar 23, 2018

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 280
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28
  • Enstrom F-28
  • Enstrom 280
  • Enstrom 480

EASA AD 2016-0221-CN

Jan 24, 2018

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.

Agency Decision
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 280
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28
  • Enstrom F-28
  • Enstrom 280
  • Enstrom 480

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