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 multiple Robinson Helicopter models (R22, R44, and R66 series) due to tail rotor blade (TRB) issues.
The AD addresses problems with TRB tip caps detaching or corroding to an unserviceable condition, specifically due to corrosion at the bond.
Compliance with the AD requires visual checks and inspections of TRB tip caps, removal of corrosion if found, and ultimately prohibiting the installation of and removing all affected TRBs (factory-installed or spares before Nov 2022) from service, impacting an estimated 2,701 U.S. helicopters.
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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