AD/S-PUMA/53 Amdt 1 - Hoist Operator's Belt Snap Hook - CANCELLED

This is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)—a mandatory safety rule issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for aircraft operators.

What it does:

• Cancels a previous Australian safety requirement (AD/S-PUMA/53) that applied to Eurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) helicopters.
• The cancelled rule previously required specific actions regarding hoist operator's belt snap hooks (safety equipment used during rescue or lifting operations).

Why it matters:

• The old Australian rule has been replaced by a European standard (EASA AD 2010-0014, issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency).
• Operators of these helicopters must now follow the European directive instead of the cancelled Australian one.
• This harmonizes Australian aviation safety standards with international regulations.