EASA Regulations for Reynolds USAF CH-3

Rotorcraft Flight Control - Auxiliary Servo Assembly - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-11-05 is a final rule addressing various helicopters including Sikorsky S-61 models and others. It mandates inspections and maintenance actions related to the auxiliary servo assembly and yaw pedal damper housing to prevent loss of tail rotor authority. This directive targets specific helicopter models such as Carson S-61L, Croman SH-3H, Glacier CH-3E, Reynolds USAF CH-3 variants, Sikorsky S-61 series, and Siller CH-3E and SH-3A helicopters.