Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The Airworthiness Directives

34 ADs indexed for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, The aircraft.

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Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the main rotor spindle, which could result in loss of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Feb 21, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 500 hours TIS

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2017-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of a rod end bearing assembly may result in the loss of a main rotor blade.

Effective: Jan 4, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2012-11-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the cyclic trim system, which may lead to reduced controllability and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Jul 3, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters

2007-11-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion in the main rotor push-pull control rods (push-pull rods) can lead to pitting, internal moisture, or failure, potentially causing severe in-flight vibration and loss of control.

Effective: Oct 2, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Varies based on installation date and service life, as detailed in the AD table (e.g., within 10 ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F- 28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2007-16-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, TH-28, 480, and 480B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of a main rotor blade retention pin, leading to separation of the main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Aug 15, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 hours TIS or within 30 days, whichever occurs first, depending on the retention pin's TIS.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F- 28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, TH-28, 480, and 480B Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2002-08-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Shaft failure in the main rotor transmission, which could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: May 2, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

97-20-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, 280 and 280C Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the Prestolite-manufactured voltage regulator, part number VSF7203, or over-voltage relays, part numbers X16799, X17621, or FOC-4002A, could result in an electrical overload and overheat...

Effective: Oct 7, 1997 Category: aircraft Compliance: within 5 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, 280 and 280C Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

96-06-02

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Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, 280, and 280C Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the upper and lower swashplate bearings and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Apr 25, 1996 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date, and thereafter at intervals no...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, 280, and 280C Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

96-06-03

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Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main rotor transmission clutch assembly, leading to loss of control of the main rotor system and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Apr 23, 1996 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date (April 23, 1996), and thereafte...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

94-17-15

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Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28C2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Delamination and extrusion of the main rotor feathering elastomeric Lamiflex bearing (part numbers 28-14320-12 or 28-14320-15) causes loss of flight control system feedback dampening, leading to su...

Effective: Sep 15, 1994 Category: aircraft Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. Compliance is tied to specific time-in-ser...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28C2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

93-24-13

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Airworthiness Directives; THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the trim motor relay could result in full deployment of the trim system, high cyclic control forces, and loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Aug 26, 1994 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 5 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

94-13-03

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Airworthiness Directives: The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Cracked tail rotor spindles, part numbers 28-150064-11 or 28-150064-13, could fail leading to loss of directional control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Aug 12, 1994 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight, within the next 25 hours' time-in-service, and at intervals not to exceed ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives: The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

93-15-10

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Airworthiness Directives; THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28C2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main rotor shaft due to composite-wrapping separation, corrosion, red color residue, or cracks could result in loss of the main rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Jan 28, 1994 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight (for inspections and replacements due to issues found) or within the next 1...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28C2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

90-17-02

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Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Loss of tail rotor thrust and directional control due to failure of five-plate flex-pack couplings (Dana Corp. P/N A005-1991) could result in substantial damage or loss of the helicopter.

Effective: Sep 7, 1990 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 5 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and before further ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX Series Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

90-17-03

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Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28F, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, 280, and 280C Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Tail rotor drive shaft coupling failure due to wear and improper hardness could result in loss of directional control and possible loss of the helicopter.

Effective: Sep 7, 1990 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 hours' time in service after the effective date for initial determination; before furthe...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28F, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, 280, and 280C Series Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

90-01-06

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Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F and 280FX Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Loss of tail rotor thrust and directional control due to metal contaminants in the tail rotor gearbox containing spiral miter gear-set 'Boston Gear XR-137-2YR' and 'Boston Gear XR-137-2YL'.

Effective: Feb 1, 1990 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next five hours' time in service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F and 280FX Series Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

88-11-06

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Airworthiness Directives; THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F28 Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the horizontal stabilizer attachments could result in failure and loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: May 31, 1988 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours' time in service after May 31, 1988, and thereafter every 100 hours' tim...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F28 Series Helicopters

83-04-04

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Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Models F-28A and 280 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: The possible loss of power to the main rotor due to insufficient thickness of the ring gear carrier lower web in main rotor gearboxes (P/N 28-13101) with specified serial numbers.

Effective: Mar 1, 1983 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Models F-28A and 280 Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

82-24-01

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Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, and 280F Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Possible in-flight drivebelt clutch disengagement due to binding of the clutch actuating cable caused by lubricant hardening from engine heat.

Effective: Nov 30, 1982 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exc...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, and 280F Helicopters

82-16-09

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Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, and 280F Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Wear damage to main rotor blade grips and shim misalignment could lead to possible failure of the main rotor blade grips.

Effective: Aug 4, 1982 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 100 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD and thereafter at i...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, and 280F Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

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