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Canada Issues Emergency Order for Helicopter Engines

June 4, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Canada issues emergency airworthiness directive for PW210 turboshafts.
Cracks found in turbine exhaust frames due to thermal stress.
Operators must complete visual inspections within set deadlines.
P&WC previously published a service bulletin addressing the issue.

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Strategic Implications

This emergency order may indicate a significant safety concern for AW169 and S-76 operators, which could impact their operational readiness. The requirement for repetitive inspections suggests a potential maintenance burden, which could affect the overall cost of ownership for these helicopters.

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What Happened

Crack Risk Prompts Urgent Inspections for AW169 and S-76 Operators

Canada’s aviation regulator has issued an emergency airworthiness directive to address possible cracks in Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 turboshafts that power Leonardo Helicopters AW169s and Sikorsky S-76s. The directive sets deadlines for operators to complete visual inspections for turbine exhaust frame cracks, which can lead to engine failures. P&WC had previously published a service bulletin addressing the issue. The emergency order was reported by FlightGlobal.

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