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October 30, 2020

AD: Various Restricted Category Helicopters

AD 2020-22-19 Requires Initial And Recurring Inspections Of The Main Rotor (M/R) Blade Spindle Cuff

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various restricted category helicopters, originally manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky), Model EH-60A, HH-60L, S-70, S-70A, S-70C, S-70C(M), S-70C(M1), and UH-60A. This AD requires initial and recurring inspections of the main rotor (M/R) blade spindle cuff for a crack. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of a cracked M/R blade spindle cuff. These actions are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective December 3, 2020.

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