Airworthiness Directive Issued for Robinson Helicopters
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for certain Robinson Helicopter models because of problems in the field involving the tip cap of the tail rotor blade.
The AD covers certain R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44, R44 II, and R66 models. [Courtesy: Robinson Helicopter Co.]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for various Robinson R22, R44, and R66 helicopter models.
The AD addresses tail rotor blade (TRB) tip caps coming loose due to corrosion at the bond, specifically for TRBs factory-installed or shipped as spares before November 2022.
Compliance requires visual inspections for corrosion on affected TRBs, with removal from service and prohibition of installation for those deemed unserviceable.
Approximately 2,701 U.S. helicopters are affected by this AD, with estimated inspection costs of about $22 per helicopter cycle.
Do you fly a Robinson helicopter? The tail of your aircraft is about to get extra attention.
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Robinson Helicopter models: R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44, R44 II, and R66 because of problems in the field involving the tip cap of the tail rotor blade.
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