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May 16, 2021

HAI Board of Directors Seeks Special Advisor – UAS

This Advisor Will Also Serve As A Resource To HAI Management

Are you a rotorcraft professional with experience in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) who is interested in giving back to the community? The Board of Directors for Helicopter Association International (HAI) is seeking candidates to fill the role of special advisor adviser – UAS for the term of Jul. 1, 2021, to Jun. 30, 2022. The person in this position will be responsible for informing and advising the HAI Board of Directors on all aspects of UAS aviation. This advisor will also serve as a resource to HAI Management and the HAI Board of Directors on fundamentals, developments, trends, and best practices for UAS operations.

AD 2021-10-24 Requires Replacing Certain Part-Numbered Sliders As A Terminating Action For The Inspections

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-25-04 for Agusta S.p.A (now Leonardo S.p.a.) Model A109A and A109A II helicopters. AD 2015-25-04 required inspecting the slider assembly pitch control (slider) for play and replacing the slider if the play exceeds certain limits. This AD was prompted by further investigation that led to the determination that the play was caused by a manufacturing issue. This AD retains certain requirements of AD 2015-25-04, requires replacing certain part-numbered sliders as a terminating action for the inspections, and prohibits installing the affected part on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this A

AD 2021-09-15 Prompted By A Crack Found On A Web Attachment Flange

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes, type certificated in any category; and Model C-130A, C-130B, C-130BL, C-130E, C130H, C-130H-30, C-130J, C-130J-30, EC-130Q, HC-130H, KC-130H, NC-130B, NC-130, and WC-130H airplanes, type certificated in the restricted or amateur category. This AD was prompted by a crack found on the web attachment flange of the center wing upper forward corner fitting.