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Old 14th Dec 2021, 16:04
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twisted wrench
 
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Sikorsky has issued a service letter to the S92 civil fleet, that these cracks found on the Cyclones have not or are not common on the Civil fleet. The cracks are reported as minor at STA 599 of the aft transition area and does not affect the primary structure of the Aft transition area. They go on to say due to Unique aspects of the CH-148 airframe alter load path reason for this cracking.
Repairs are covered by the SRM ( Structural Repair Manual). If you see the photos will see the cracks are very small maybe one inch or two and require a small doubler angle to be installed. No changes to the existing inspection schedule are expected , follow the existing 1500 hour inspections schedule.
Please don't ask I cannot post the photos.
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