EASA 2023-0088

Revises an earlier AD that called for the installation of a placard with a weight limit of 61 kg for the primary stretcher unit STC'd by Aerolite. The AD stemmed from the discovery of a design deficiency that could lead, in case of an emergency landing, to failure of the primary stretcher, possibly resulting in injury to helicopter occupants. Since that AD was issued, Aerolite developed a modification to improve the structural strength of the stretcher unit. Consequently, EASA revised the AD and removed the requirements for helicopters that have incorporated the modification.