4-Sep-2020Source: EASA
One occurrence has been reported of failure of both inverters in flight, leading to autopilot disconnection. Subsequent inspection identified chafing of a wire in the AC power system cable assembly, due to a protective grommet not correctly installed in the emergency bus interlock compartment. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to autopilot... Read more
24-Jul-2020Source: FAA
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a shoulder harness seat belt comfort clip (comfort clip) interfering with the seat belt inertia reel. This AD requires... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: FAA
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD No. 2008-0142-E, dated July 30, 2008, to correct an unsafe condition associated with hoist cable assemblies installed on Agusta Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters.... Read more
