FAA Enforces Urgent Safety Measures for Various Aircraft Models
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently enforced several critical Emergency Airworthiness Directives to address safety concerns in various aircraft categories. The most significant directives have been issued for Hélicoptères Guimbal helicopters due to reported cracks in pilot cyclic stick bases, and for multiple aircraft types concerning tail rotor actuator bolt wear.
The urgent directive for Guimbal helicopters mandates an immediate inspection of pilot and co-pilot cyclic stick bases before any further flight. The compliance times for this directive can be as short as 205 flight hours.
Another directive focuses on the worn tail rotor actuator bolts that could potentially result in the loss of tail rotor control. This is a critical safety issue that primarily impacts air ambulance and military operations.
These directives underscore the FAA’s commitment to proactive safety measures. They necessitate immediate action when safety-critical components show signs of potential failure. It is mandatory for aircraft operators to comply with these emergency directives before proceeding with any further flight operations.
Source: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/statements/general-statements