EASA AD 2015-0226R8
Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Test / Replacement
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0226R8 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection, testing, and replacement requirements for Goodrich externally mounted rescue hoists installed on various helicopter models including Leonardo AW109SP, AB139, AW139, AB412; Bell Textron 212, 214, 412, 429, 430; Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3, AS 332 L2, EC225 LP, MBB-BK117 C-2, EC135, EC635; MD Helicopters MD900; and Sikorsky S-61, S-76, and S-92A. The directive mandates load checks, cable replacements, and overload clutch replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of hoist operations.
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Bell 429Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) MD900Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92