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EASA Regulations for Sikorsky S-92

14 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Sikorsky S-92.

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-2023-09-07

Main Rotor - Swashplate Assembly - Inspection / Removal

Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with main rotor stationary swashplate assemblies part numbers 92104-15011-042 and 92104-15011-043. This directive mandates inspections and potential removal of swashplate assemblies that have accumulated 1,600 or more total hours time-in-service to address cracks and other damage. The AD incorporates detailed recurring visual inspections and requires eddy current or fluorescent penetrant inspections to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 26, 2023
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EASA AD US-2022-11-04

Horizontal Stabilizer Forward Root / Strut Fittings - Life Limit / Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-11-04 addresses Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. It focuses on the horizontal stabilizer forward root fittings and stabilizer strut fittings, correcting part numbers and requiring additional inspections to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jun 21, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-02-01

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-09-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-01 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with main rotor stationary swashplate assemblies part numbers 92104-15011-042 or 92104-15011-043 that have accumulated 1,600 or more total hours time-in-service. This directive requires repetitive visual inspections of the swashplate assembly to detect cracks, nicks, dents, or scratches to prevent potential failure. The AD was issued due to the discovery of cracks that could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

Feb 11, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-19-17

Equipment / Furnishings - Utility Seats and Observer Seats - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-17 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with specific Martin-Baker side facing utility and observer seats. The directive responds to an incident where a side facing utility seat detached from its wall attachment points, posing a safety risk. It mandates modification of these seats to replace the main back tube assembly to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

Nov 22, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0148

Equipment & Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System — Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0148 is an update addressing the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) information in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement) for Sikorsky S-76 and S-92A helicopters, Bell Helicopter Textron 212, 214B, 214ST, 412 series, and Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222, 230, and 430 helicopters equipped with EFS. It mandates amendments to the Limitations Section of the flight manuals to include demonstrated sea state conditions for ditching performance of the EFS. This directive applies to helicopters with EFS installed as optional kits or via Supplemental Type Certificates.

Jun 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBell 222Bell 230Bell 430Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214STBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Sikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92ABell Helicopter Textron 212Bell Helicopter Textron 214BBell Helicopter Textron 214STBell Helicopter Textron 412Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 230Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430

EASA AD US-2021-08-18

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Assembly / Nose Landing Gear Kit - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-18 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. It addresses inspection and removal of certain main landing gear (MLG) and nose landing gear (NLG) components with non-conforming threads to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive corrects previously published part number errors related to hinge pins and actuator pins.

Apr 15, 2021
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EASA AD US-2021-04-16

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-08-18

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-04-16 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters with serial numbers 920006 through 920334. It mandates inspection and removal of specific landing gear components, including threaded hinge pins and main and nose landing gear actuator pins, due to nonconforming threads that reduce their life limits. This directive aims to prevent component failure that could compromise helicopter control during landing.

Apr 13, 2021
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EASA AD US-2020-26-13

Horizontal Stabilizer - Forward Root Fitting / Strut Fitting - Life Limit / Inspection

The Federal Register Volume 85, Number 248, Final Rule titled "Horizontal Stabilizer - Forward Root Fitting / Strut Fitting - Life Limit / Inspection" is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. This directive addresses fatigue cracks found in the horizontal stabilizer forward root fittings and establishes life limits and inspection requirements for specific part-numbered forward root fittings and stabilizer strut fittings.

Jan 28, 2021
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EASA AD US-2020-16-19

Main Rotor Drive - Auxiliary Circuit Breaker Modification Kits - Installation / Rotorcraft Flight Manual - Update

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-19 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. It mandates installation of auxiliary circuit breaker modification kits and insertion of a Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement to correct erroneous low oil pressure caution indications and unintended main gearbox auto bypass valve actuation.

Sep 14, 2020
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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 AD US-2019-13-05

Fuselage - Main Transmission Forward and Aft Frame Assemblies and Adjacent Skins - Inspections

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-13-05 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. It mandates inspections of the main transmission forward and aft frame assemblies and adjacent skins for cracks and loose fasteners, and establishes life limits for specific frame assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 28, 2019
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EASA AD US-2018-19-09

Landing Gear - Components - Life Limit / Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-19-09 is a final rule issued by the FAA that applies to Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters. It addresses the life limits and inspection requirements for various landing gear components to prevent fatigue failure. The directive mandates inspections and reduced retirement lives for specific landing gear parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 30, 2018
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EASA SIB 2008-43

Sikorsky S-92 helicopters - Over Pressurisation of Fuel Cells during Pressure Refuelling, causing damage to Sponsons

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-43 is a safety advisory concerning Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. It addresses the issue of over pressurisation of fuel cells during pressure refuelling, which can cause damage to the helicopter's sponsons. The bulletin references Sikorsky Safety Advisory SSA-S92-08-004 and provides guidance to operators of all serial numbers of the S-92 model.

Jun 4, 2008
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