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, 2007Category: aircraftCompliance: Varies based on installation date and service life, as detailed in the AD table (e.g., within 10 ...
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, 2007Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 5 hours TIS or within 30 days, whichever occurs first, depending on the retention pin's TIS.
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, 1997Category: aircraftCompliance: within 5 hours time-in-service
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28A, F-28C, 280 and 280C Helicopters
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, 1996Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1996Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1994Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1994Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1994Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1994Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1990Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1990Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1990Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1988Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1983Category: aircraftCompliance: Within the next 25 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD
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, 1982Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
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, 1982Category: aircraftCompliance: 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
Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28C and 280C Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Tail rotor blade grip cracks can cause tail rotor failures.
Effective: Mar 19, 1982Category: aircraftCompliance: Prior to next flight after receipt of this AD and prior to each flight thereafter; prior to the n...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28C and 280C Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28C and 280C Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Damage to the turbocharger and possible engine power loss due to insufficient torque on the bearing housing flange attachment screws and improper installation of the induction system components.
Effective: Jan 17, 1979Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F-28C and 280C Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F28C and 280C Helicopters
Unsafe Condition: Improper idle mixture adjustment and internal injector leakage can cause RPM fluctuations and engine stoppage during flight, leading to loss of engine power.
Effective: Dec 21, 1977Category: aircraftCompliance: Prior to further flight and within the next three calendar months or 100 hours time in service, w...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Model F28C and 280C Helicopters