EASA AD CF-2019-01
Standard Practices — Helicopter External Transport System (HETS—¢) - Unapproved Parts, Inadequate Service Life Limits and Maintenance Requirements
Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-01 is a Canadian regulatory document addressing the Helicopter External Transport System (HETS™) certified under Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate SH98-35 installed on specific helicopter models including Bell 206B, 206L series, 407, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 series, and MD Helicopter 369 and 500N series. The directive focuses on issues related to unapproved parts, inadequate service life limits, and maintenance requirements for HETS™ components. It mandates inspections, component removals, and flight manual amendments to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.
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