EASA Regulations for Sikorsky S-61

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Sikorsky S-61.

EASA AD US-2026-11-05

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.

Jun 8, 2026

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-61Carson S-61LCroman SH-3HGlacier CH-3EReynolds USAF CH-3Siller CH-3ESiller SH-3A

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.

Jul 16, 2025

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

EASA AD US-2021-05-19

Tail Rotor Control System - Arm Assembly - Life Limit

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-19 addresses Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-61L, S-61N, S-61NM, S-61R helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-61A, S-61D, S-61E, and S-61V restricted category helicopters equipped with arm assembly part number S6140-62614-009. This directive establishes a life limit for the tail rotor control system arm assembly to prevent operation beyond 15,000 hours time-in-service (TIS).

Apr 6, 2021

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-61LSikorsky S-61NSikorsky S-61NMSikorsky S-61RSikorsky S-61ASikorsky S-61DSikorsky S-61ESikorsky S-61V

EASA AD 2020-0039

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0039 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various helicopter models including Bell 222, 230, 430, 204, 205, 212, 214, 412, Erickson S-64F, Kamov Ka-32A11BC, and Sikorsky S-58, S-61, S-76, and S-92 helicopters. The directive focuses on the replacement of certain Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers manufactured by umlaut engineering GmbH that have a manufacturing defect. It mandates the removal and replacement of affected fire extinguishers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 27, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 222Bell 230Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214STBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Centerpointe Aerospace, Inc S-58Erickson Air-Crane S-64Kamov KA32Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92Bell 204Bell 205Bell 212Bell 214Bell 412Erickson S-64FKamov Ka-32A11BCSikorsky S-58

EASA SIB 2007-13

FAA SAIB NE-07-30 - Sikorsky Aircraft S-61 Series Helicopters - Blade Inspection Method (BIM) System

FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NE-07-30 is an informational bulletin concerning Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-61 Series helicopters equipped with the Blade Inspection Method (BIM®) system. It alerts operators and maintenance personnel to restrict from further flight any main rotor blade showing BIM indications until the cause is determined and corrected. The document references FAA Airworthiness Directives 74-20-07 R5 and 85-18-05 R2, which apply to all S-61 helicopters, including those registered in EU Member States under EASA regulations.

May 22, 2007

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-61